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perfusion

/pərˈfʊʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does perfusion mean?

noun

The process of supplying blood to a body part, especially the brain, in order to maintain its function and prevent damage. The act of passing a fluid, especially blood, through a part of the body.

Example

"The surgeon carefully monitored the perfusion of oxygen to the patient's damaged limb."

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