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perfusion
[ per-fyoo-zhuhn ]
/ pərˈfyu ʒən /
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noun
the act of perfusing.
Surgery. the passage of fluid through the lymphatic system or blood vessels to an organ or a tissue.
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WORDS THAT MAY BE CONFUSED WITH perfusion
perfusion , profusionWords nearby perfusion
perfumer, perfumery, perfunctory, perfusate, perfuse, perfusion, Pergamum, pergelisol, pergola, Pergolesi, pergolide mesylate
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How to use perfusion in a sentence
Kids with higher VO2 max had stronger perfusion throughout their brains.
The minute accuracy of Harveys observation is shown by his record of what is in reality a perfusion experiment.
William Harvey|D'Arcy Powers
Medical definitions for perfusion
perfusion
[ pər-fyōō′zhən ]
n.
The act of perfusing.
The injection of fluid into a blood vessel in order to reach an organ or tissues, usually to supply nutrients and oxygen.
The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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