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Transfuse: meaning, definitions and examples

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transfuse

 

[ trans-fyo͞oz ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

To transfuse means to transfer blood or a blood component from one individual into the circulatory system of another, typically used to treat significant blood loss or certain medical conditions. It is a common and critical procedure in emergency medicine and surgeries.

Synonyms

inject, interchange, transfer

Examples of usage

  • The doctor decided to transfuse two units of blood during the surgery.
  • She was advised that she would need to transfuse plasma after the accident.
  • The nurse prepared to transfuse the donor blood into the patient.
Context #2 | Verb

metaphorical use

In a metaphorical sense, transfuse can mean to permeate or to infuse a quality or feeling into something. This usage is less common but can be seen in literary contexts.

Synonyms

imbue, infuse, instill

Examples of usage

  • The teacher aimed to transfuse a love of learning into her students.
  • Art can transfuse a sense of peace into a chaotic environment.
  • Music transfused the triumphant atmosphere during the celebration.

Translations

Translations of the word "transfuse" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transfundir

🇮🇳 रक्त संचारित करना

🇩🇪 transfundieren

🇮🇩 transfusi

🇺🇦 переливати

🇵🇱 transfuzja

🇯🇵 輸血する

🇫🇷 transfuser

🇪🇸 transfundir

🇹🇷 kan transfüzyonu yapmak

🇰🇷 수혈하다

🇸🇦 نقل الدم

🇨🇿 transfúze

🇸🇰 transfúzia

🇨🇳 输血

🇸🇮 transfuzija

🇮🇸 blóðgjöf

🇰🇿 қан құю

🇬🇪 სისხლის გადატანა

🇦🇿 qan köçürmək

🇲🇽 transfundir

Etymology

The word 'transfuse' originates from the Latin verb 'transfusio', which means 'to pour across'. The prefix 'trans-' denotes 'across' or 'beyond', while 'fundere' means 'to pour'. It was first used in the context of medicine in the early 20th century as blood transfusions became more common. The procedure itself had been practiced in various forms prior to this, but the terminology developed with advances in medical science, especially as understanding of blood types and compatibility improved. The growing need for safe blood transfusions in surgical practices established the term in everyday medical language.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #37,470, this word is encountered relatively rarely in everyday English. It might appear in literary works or specialized texts but isn't essential for general communication.