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transfusion

/trænˈsʌfʒən/ noun · British & US
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What does transfusion mean?

noun

The act of transferring blood or other fluids from one person or animal to another, especially to replace lost blood or to treat a deficiency. A medical procedure in which blood or other fluids are transferred from one person or animal to another.

Example

"The doctor performed a blood transfusion to save the patient's life."

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