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Transfusing: meaning, definitions and examples

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transfusing

 

[ trænsˈfjuzɪŋ ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

medical procedure

Transfusing refers to the process of transferring blood or blood components from one person to another. This procedure is commonly performed to replace blood lost due to surgery, injury, or illness. In some cases, it is also done to treat certain medical conditions. The transfusion must be carefully matched to the recipient's blood type to prevent serious complications. Overall, blood transfusion is a critical procedure in modern medicine that saves countless lives.

Synonyms

administering, infusing, transferring

Examples of usage

  • The doctor is transfusing blood to the injured patient.
  • Transfusing platelets can help patients with low blood cell counts.
  • She requires a transfusion after her surgery.
  • Transfusing O-negative blood is often necessary in emergencies.

Translations

Translations of the word "transfusing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transfundindo

🇮🇳 रक्तदान करना

🇩🇪 transfuzieren

🇮🇩 transfusi

🇺🇦 переливання

🇵🇱 transfuzja

🇯🇵 輸血する

🇫🇷 transfusion

🇪🇸 transfusión

🇹🇷 kan nakli

🇰🇷 수혈하다

🇸🇦 نقل الدم

🇨🇿 transfuze

🇸🇰 transfúzia

🇨🇳 输血

🇸🇮 transfuzija

🇮🇸 blóðgjöf

🇰🇿 қан құйу

🇬🇪 გადატვირთვა

🇦🇿 qan köçürmə

🇲🇽 transfusión

Word origin

The word 'transfusing' is derived from the Latin 'transfusio', which means 'to pour across'. This term combines 'trans-', meaning 'across', and 'fundere', meaning 'to pour'. The process of blood transfusion has its roots in historical medicinal practices, where various types of bodily fluids were transferred in attempts to heal. The first successful blood transfusions were conducted in the 17th century using animal blood; however, human blood transfusion evolved much later due to various discoveries in blood groups and compatibility. Today, transfusion practices are based on strict medical standards to ensure safety and effectiveness.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranking #39,031, 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.