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Definition of Blood transfusion
1. Noun. The introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery.
Exact synonyms: Transfusion
Generic synonyms: Insertion, Introduction, Intromission
Specialized synonyms: Exchange Transfusion
Derivative terms: Transfuse
Generic synonyms: Insertion, Introduction, Intromission
Specialized synonyms: Exchange Transfusion
Derivative terms: Transfuse
Medical Definition of Blood transfusion
1. The process of infusing blood products into a patient to raise the individuals concentration of red blood cells. Blood is typed (A, B, O or AB) and crossmatched (mixed together to see if its compatible) prior to transfusion. (27 Sep 1997)
Lexicographical Neighbors of Blood Transfusion
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