transfusion Definition
- 1the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person to another
- 2the act of giving new energy or strength to something
Using transfusion: Examples
Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "transfusion" can be used in various situations through the following examples!
Example
The patient received a blood transfusion during the surgery.
Example
The hospital is in urgent need of blood donations for transfusions.
Example
The company's new CEO brought a much-needed transfusion of fresh ideas and energy.
transfusion Synonyms and Antonyms
Synonyms for transfusion
- transplant
- infusion
- injection
- blood transfusion
Phrases with transfusion
blood transfusion
the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person to another
Example
The patient needed a blood transfusion after losing a lot of blood in the accident.
an adverse reaction that occurs when the recipient's immune system attacks the transfused blood
Example
The patient experienced a transfusion reaction after receiving the wrong blood type.
the branch of medicine that deals with the collection, testing, preparation, and transfusion of blood and blood products
Example
The hospital has a dedicated transfusion medicine department that ensures the safety and efficacy of blood transfusions.
Origins of transfusion
from Latin 'transfundere', meaning 'to pour out'
Summary: transfusion in Brief
The term 'transfusion' [tranfjúːʒən] refers to the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person to another. It can also mean giving new energy or strength to something, as in 'The company's new CEO brought a much-needed transfusion of fresh ideas and energy.' Other phrases include 'blood transfusion,' 'transfusion reaction,' and 'transfusion medicine.'
