CEFR B2

transfusion

noun

Meaning

The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person.

Examples

The patient received a blood transfusion during the surgery.
A bone marrow transfusion is a complex medical procedure.

Synonyms: infusion, donation, transplant

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transfusion (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /trænzˈfjuːʒən/

Definition

The process of transferring blood or blood components from one person into the bloodstream of another person.

Examples

The patient received a blood transfusion during the surgery.
A bone marrow transfusion is a complex medical procedure.
The hospital specializes in plasma transfusions for burn victims.

How to Use transfusion

transfusion of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being transferred, especially in a figurative sense. — "The organization provided a transfusion of much-needed supplies."

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