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.

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

But his parents said his "battles kept coming" with Kobi developing meningitis and each day bringing a new fear with blood transfusions, lumbar punctures and scans.

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"My doctor says I need two blood transfusions this week," she said as she tried to keep hold of her toddler, Arsh.

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It highlights cases of people being left in their own excrement, having blood transfusions and even dying in these make-shift treatment areas.

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The second time it happened, Harrison experienced life-threatening sepsis and had to travel to a hospital outside her insurance network to receive a blood transfusion, the complaint states.

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Destiny requires regular blood transfusions for her condition, which could be life-limiting, and was due to have surgery last week.

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