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Webster 1913 Edition

Transfusion

Trans-fu′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
transfusio
: cf. F.
transfusion
.]
1.
The act of transfusing, or pouring, as liquor, out of one vessel into another.
Howell.
2.
(Med.)
The act or operation of transferring the blood of one man or animal into the vascular system of another; also, the introduction of any fluid into the blood vessels, or into a cavity of the body from which it can readily be adsorbed into the vessels; intrafusion;
as, the peritoneal
transfusion
of milk
.

Webster 1828 Edition

Transfusion

TRANSFUSION

,
Noun.
transfu'zhon. The act of pouring, as liquor, out of one vessel into another. In chimistry and pharmacy, transfusions of liquors are frequent.
1.
The act or operation of transferring the blood of one animal into the vascular system of another by means of a tube.

Definition 2024

Transfusion

Transfusion

See also: transfusion and transfusión

German

Noun

Transfusion

  1. (medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.
  2. The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

Synonyms

transfusion

transfusion

See also: Transfusion and transfusión

English

Noun

transfusion ‎(plural transfusions)

  1. (medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.
  2. The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

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French

Noun

transfusion f ‎(plural transfusions)

  1. transfusion

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