English

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Borrowed from Latin transfūsiō.

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Noun

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transfusion (countable and uncountable, plural transfusions)

  1. (medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.
    Synonym: blood transfusion
    Coordinate term: infusion
  2. The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.
    Synonym: decanting
    Coordinate term: infusion

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French

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Etymology

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Borrowed from Latin trānsfūsiōnem.

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  • IPA(key): /tʁɑ̃s.fy.zjɔ̃/

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transfusion f (plural transfusions)

  1. (medicine) blood transfusion

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