transfusion — the action or process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the bloodstream of another
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the action or process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the bloodstream of another
Pronunciation (IPA): /trænsˈfjuːʒn/
Example Sentences
- After losing so much blood, he needed an immediate transfusion.
- My vampire friend joked that he doesn't need a transfusion because he drinks blood the old-fashioned way.
- The Red Cross organizes blood drives to ensure enough supply for transfusions.
transfusion
NOUN[/trænsˈfjuːʒn/]
the action or process of transferring blood or blood products from one person into the bloodstream of another
The doctor started an emergency transfusion to save the injured patient.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Transfusion derives from Latin 'transfundere', a compound of 'trans-' (across, through) and 'fundere' (to pour, shed). Originally describing the act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another, the term evolved in medical contexts to denote the transfer of blood from one person to another.
Breakdown
trans- (across) + -fus- (pour, from fundere) + -ion (noun suffix indicating action or process). The morphological structure reflects the literal act of pouring across or transferring fluid.
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📝Examples
“After losing so much blood, he needed an immediate transfusion.”
“My vampire friend joked that he doesn't need a transfusion because he drinks blood the old-fashioned way.”
“The Red Cross organizes blood drives to ensure enough supply for transfusions.”
“In the civil service exam context, understanding medical terms like 'transfusion' can help with reading comprehension passages about public health policy.”
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