transfusion
tranz-FYOO-zhuhn
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.”
noun
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The transfer of blood or blood products from one person into another.
"He needed an emergency blood transfusion after the accident."
"The hospital keeps a supply of donated blood for transfusions."
How to use transfusion
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishPutting donated blood into someone's body, usually for medical treatment.
Common pairings
blood transfusion
need a transfusion
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Word forms
- Plural
- transfusions
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Etymology
Borrowed from Latin "transfusio," from "transfundere" ("to pour across").
Synonyms
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blood transfusion
Rhymes for transfusion
region
ablation
allusion
emulsion
ideation
novation
diffusion
elocution
extension
oxidation
perfusion
selection
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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.
