transfusion
Transfusion (noun) means the transfer of blood or blood products from one person into another. Example: “He needed an emergency blood transfusion after the accident.”
How to use transfusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting donated blood into someone's body, usually for medical treatment.
Word forms
transfusions plural
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He needed an emergency blood _____ after the accident.
Etymology
Borrowed from Latin "transfusio," from "transfundere" ("to pour across").
Synonyms
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Frequently asked questions
What does “transfusion” mean?
The word “transfusion” means the transfer of blood or blood products from one person into another. In plain terms, putting donated blood into someone's body, usually for medical treatment.
How do you pronounce “transfusion”?
“Transfusion” is pronounced tranz-FYOO-zhuhn (/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/ in IPA).
How do you use “transfusion” in a sentence?
Here is “transfusion” used in a sentence: “He needed an emergency blood transfusion after the accident.”
What part of speech is “transfusion”?
“Transfusion” is a noun.
Where does the word “transfusion” come from?
The word “transfusion” comes from Latin. Borrowed from Latin "transfusio," from "transfundere" ("to pour across").
Is “transfusion” a common word?
“Transfusion” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.