blood transfusion
noun
the injection of blood from one person or animal into the bloodstream of another.
blood transfusions
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pluralof blood transfusion.plural
The grammatical form denoting more than one person, place, thing, or idea.
Example Sentences
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People with the disease can develop severe anemia, experience frequent infections, and need repeated blood transfusions.
From Science Daily ● Oct. 2, 2026
She suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken elbow and needed three blood transfusions and skin grafts.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026
That is because of an increased number of car accidents and more people spending time outdoors, resulting in more injuries that require blood transfusions, Lawrence said.
From BBC ● Jul. 29, 2026
The child, the complaint says, required dialysis and blood transfusions and suffered seizures and decreased pancreatic function.
From Los Angeles Times ● May 31, 2026
Yo-Yo Ma continues to play, and it’s like the piano and cello are being poured into my body, the same way that the IV and blood transfusions are.
From "If I Stay" by Gayle Forman
