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transfusion

 

[ trænsˈfjuːʒən ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

medical procedure

A transfusion is a medical procedure in which blood or blood products are transferred to a patient through a needle or catheter. It is commonly performed to replace lost components of the blood and can be crucial during surgeries or after injuries.

Synonyms

blood donation, blood transfer, infusion

Examples of usage

  • The patient received a blood transfusion after the accident.
  • Transfusions can help treat anemia by increasing red blood cells.
  • She needed a platelet transfusion to combat her low counts.

Translations

Translations of the word "transfusion" in other languages:

🇵🇹 transfusão

🇮🇳 रक्त आधान

🇩🇪 Transfusion

🇮🇩 transfusi

🇺🇦 переливання

🇵🇱 transfuzja

🇯🇵 輸血

🇫🇷 transfusion

🇪🇸 transfusión

🇹🇷 transfüzyon

🇰🇷 수혈

🇸🇦 نقل الدم

🇨🇿 transfuze

🇸🇰 transfúzia

🇨🇳 输血

🇸🇮 transfuzija

🇮🇸 blóðgjöf

🇰🇿 қан құю

🇬🇪 სისხლის გადაცემული

🇦🇿 qan köçürmə

🇲🇽 transfusión

Etymology

The word 'transfusion' is derived from the Latin 'transfusio', which means 'a pouring across'. The term gained prominence in medical literature during the 19th century as the practice of transferring blood became more understood and formalized. It reflects the evolution of medical science, where the need for blood replacement during surgeries and for patients with severe blood loss led to more systematic methods of transfusion. The first recorded blood transfusions were performed in the 17th century, involving animal blood, but it wasn't until the early 20th century that human blood transfusion methods, including grouping and cross-matching, were developed to reduce the risks of incompatibility.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,006, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.