Transfusion
/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/ noun
noun ·Moderate ·College level
Definitions
Noun
- 1 The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another. countable, uncountable
- 2 the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another wordnet
- 3 The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another. countable, uncountable
- 4 the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery wordnet
Synonyms
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More examples"A blood transfusion is necessary."
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin transfūsiō.