Definition of Transfusion

1. Noun. The introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery.

Exact synonyms: Blood Transfusion
Generic synonyms: Insertion, Introduction, Intromission
Specialized synonyms: Exchange Transfusion
Derivative terms: Transfuse

2. Noun. The action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another.
Generic synonyms: Action
Specialized synonyms: Decantation

Definition of Transfusion

1. n. The act of transfusing, or pouring, as liquor, out of one vessel into another.

Definition of Transfusion

1. Noun. (medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another. ¹

2. Noun. The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Transfusion

1. [n -S]

Medical Definition of Transfusion

1. The introduction of whole blood or blood component directly into the blood stream. Compare: infusion. Origin: L. Transfusio This entry appears with permission from the Dictionary of Cell and Molecular Biology (11 Mar 2008)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Transfusion

transfrete
transfuge
transfuges
transfugitive
transfugitives
transfund
transfunded
transfunding
transfunds
transfusable
transfuse
transfused
transfuses
transfusible
transfusing
transfusion (current term)
transfusion hepatitis
transfusion nephritis
transfusion reaction
transfusional
transfusions
transfusive
transgelin
transgenderedness
transgendering
transgenderism
transgenders
transgene

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