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    Transfusión (en. Transfusion)

    /transfuˈsjon/

    Meaning & Definition

    EnglishSpanish
    noun
    Act of transferring blood from one person to another.
    The transfusion is performed when the patient has a significant loss of blood.
    La transfusión se realiza cuando el paciente tiene una gran pérdida de sangre.
    Process by which blood components are transferred.
    The doctor decided to perform a platelet transfusion for the patient.
    El médico decidió hacer una transfusión de plaquetas al enfermo.
    Supply of blood or necessary fluids in a medical emergency.
    Transfusions are essential in complex surgeries.
    Las transfusiones son esenciales en cirugías complejas.

    Etymology

    From Latin 'transfusio', which means 'action of pouring from one place to another.'

    Common Phrases and Expressions

    blood transfusion
    Process of transferring blood from a donor to a recipient.
    transfusión de sangre
    need a transfusion
    Situation that requires the appropriate blood for a patient.
    necesitar una transfusión
    be on the transfusion list
    It means that a person is waiting to receive blood.
    estar en la lista de transfusiones

    Related Words

    donation
    Act of giving blood voluntarily.
    donación
    plasma
    Liquid from the blood that is sometimes transfused.
    plasma
    erythrocytes
    Red blood cells that can be transfused.
    eritrocitos

    Slang Meanings

    Bloodshake
    That transfusion was like having a bloodshake.
    Esa transfusión fue como tomar un batido de sangre.
    fresh blood
    We're going to do a transfusion; I'm sure you need fresh blood.
    Vamos a hacer una transfusión, seguro que necesitas sangre fresca.