perfusion
[ per-fyoo-zhuhn ]
noun
the act of perfusing.
Surgery. the passage of fluid through the lymphatic system or blood vessels to an organ or a tissue.
Origin of perfusion
1Words that may be confused with perfusion
- perfusion , profusion
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How to use perfusion in a sentence
perfusion was highest in endurance athletes, such as runners and rowers.
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
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