American English pronunciation
How to pronounce transfusion
IPA transcription: [tɹænsf'juʒən]
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Noun
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the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
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the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
Usage examples
- As a result, the Blood Transfusion Betterment Association applauded Drew for his work.
- In modern times, blood transfusions are generally not considered against the rules.
- His leg was shattered and he required multiple blood transfusions to save his life.
- Halsted also performed one of the first blood transfusions in the United States.
- However, Sark becomes aware of this and undergoes a full blood transfusion in Geneva.
- Blood for blood transfusion is screened for many blood-borne diseases.
- Irradiation is used in diagnostic imaging, cancer therapy and blood transfusion.