transfusion

CEFRB2

/tɹænzˈfjuʒən/

noun

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In plain English

  1. 01

    noun

    The process of putting blood from one person into another.

  2. 02

    noun

    Extra detail

    The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

Examples

  • Check the suitability of the blood for transfusion.

  • A blood transfusion is necessary.

At a glance

Sits at B2 on the CEFR scale

Senses
3
Parts of speech
1
Synonyms
2

Deep Dive

noun

Extra meaning

  1. The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.

Synonyms

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The patient needed a blood blank after losing too much blood in the accident.

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Origin

noun

Borrowed from Latin transfūsiō.