blood transfusion — the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person (donor) into the circulatory system of another person (recipient)
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person (donor) into the circulatory system of another person (recipient)
Pronunciation (IPA): /blʌd trænsˈfjuːʒən/
Example Sentences
- The vampire politely declined the blood transfusion, saying he preferred his meals fresh and at room temperature.
- After donating blood, she joked that she had literally given a piece of herself to help others.
- The compatibility testing ensures that blood transfusion procedures are safe for patients.
blood transfusion
NOUN[/blʌd trænsˈfjuːʒən/]
the process of transferring blood or blood products from one person (donor) into the circulatory system of another person (recipient)
The surgeon performs a blood transfusion to save the wounded soldier's life.
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🌳Etymology
Origin
The term derives from Latin 'transfundere', meaning 'to pour from one place to another'. With advances in 17th-century medicine, the concept evolved to describe the transfer of blood from one living organism to another.
Breakdown
trans- (across, over) + fundere (to pour, shed) = transfusion (the act of pouring across). The medical application emerged in the 1600s when physicians first attempted to transfer blood between patients.
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📝Examples
“The vampire politely declined the blood transfusion, saying he preferred his meals fresh and at room temperature.”
“After donating blood, she joked that she had literally given a piece of herself to help others.”
“The compatibility testing ensures that blood transfusion procedures are safe for patients.”
“Blood transfusion services operate 24/7 in major hospitals worldwide.”
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