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   transfusion

   /ˌtransˈfjuːʒ(ə)n/

   noun

   • 1. an act of transferring donated blood, blood products, or other fluid into the circulatory system of a person or animal: "major bleeding necessitating transfusions"

   Word Origin late Middle English: from Latin transfusio(n-), from the verb transfundere (see transfuse).

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2. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › transfusionTRANSFUSION | English meaning - Cambridge Dictionary

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   the activity or process of putting new blood into a person’s or animal’s body, or an amount of blood received this way: [ C ] He needs regular blood transfusions and a lot of medication. [ C ] fig. The new prime minister brought a transfusion (= fresh supply) of young ideas into the government.

3. www.merriam-webster.com › dictionary › transfusionTransfusion Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster

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   The meaning of TRANSFUSION is an act, process, or instance of transfusing; especially : the process of transfusing fluid (such as blood) into a vein or artery. How to use transfusion in a sentence. Did you know?

4. my.clevelandclinic.org › health › treatmentsBlood Transfusion: What is it, Benefits, Risks & Reactions, Time

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   A blood transfusion is a common procedure in which donated blood or blood components are given to you through an intravenous line (IV). A blood transfusion is given to replace blood and blood components that may be too low.

5. www.dictionary.com › browse › transfusionTRANSFUSION Definition & Meaning | Dictionary.com

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   transfusion. / trăns-fyo̅o̅ ′ zhən /. The transfer of blood or a component of blood, such as red blood cells, plasma, or platelets, from one person to another to replace losses caused by injury, surgery, or disease.

6. www.britannica.com › science › blood-transfusionBlood transfusion | Procedure, Reasons, & Complications

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   4 days ago · Blood transfusions are a therapeutic measure used to restore blood or plasma volume after extensive hemorrhage, burns, or trauma; to increase the number and concentration of red blood cells in persons with anemia in order to improve the oxygen-carrying capacity of their blood; and to treat shock.

7. medical-dictionary.thefreedictionary.com › TransfusionTransfusion | definition of transfusion by Medical dictionary

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   Transfusion is the process of transferring whole blood or blood components from one person (donor) to another (recipient). Purpose. Transfusions are given to restore lost blood, to improve clotting time, and to improve the ability of the blood to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues. Precautions.

8. dictionary.cambridge.org › english › transfusionTRANSFUSION | definition in the Cambridge English Dictionary

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   TRANSFUSION meaning: 1. the process of adding an amount of blood to the body of a person or animal, or the amount of…. Learn more.