blood transfusion

noun

1. the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.

transfusion, blood

1. The injection of blood received from a donor into the bloodstream of another individual having a compatible blood type . A person may need a blood transfusion if a great deal of blood has been lost through surgery or trauma .

Notes

If the blood supply is contaminated, diseases such as hepatitis and AIDS can be passed to someone who receives a blood transfusion.

Word History and Origins

Origin of blood transfusion¹

First recorded in 1875–80

Example Sentences

Until then, without a transplant, doctors could only ease symptoms with painkillers and blood transfusions.

From Science News

Countless lives will be saved by her brilliant research and, before her, the contributions of others like Charles Drew, who made large scale blood banks and blood transfusions possible.

From Nautilus

So blood transfusions were an important source of infections.

From Science News For Students

She said the attempt didn’t work, but the stress landed her in the hospital with gastrointestinal issues that required a blood transfusion.

From ProPublica

He was transferred to a different hospital, had a blood transfusion and was put on a ventilator.

From Voice of San Diego

Ryan had contracted AIDS from a blood transfusion and symbolized the senselessness of the disease.

From The Daily Beast

He brings in blood transfusion together with superstitious symbols, to combat the ravages of vampires.

From Project Gutenberg

To demand it was an act of weakness, and to yield it was a kind of spiritual blood-transfusion.

From Project Gutenberg

This blood-transfusion occurs in nature in the "Free-Martin" cattle.

From Project Gutenberg

Quincke has endeavoured to calculate the amount of blood in cases of blood transfusion for therapeutic purposes.

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