infusion (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈfjuːʒən/
Definition
The process of putting something into the body, usually through a vein, for medical treatment.
Examples
The patient received a slow infusion of antibiotics over several hours.
The doctor explained the benefits of the vitamin infusion therapy.
An infusion of blood was necessary to save his life.
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