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In 1984, my mom gave birth to my older sister, Teresa. Due to a complicated delivery, she needed a blood transfusion, and at that moment, my mom had HIV+ blood put into her body.
Ryan Lewis

Meaning of "transfusion" in the English dictionary

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PRONUNCIATION OF TRANSFUSION

transfusion  [trænsˈfjuːʒən] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF TRANSFUSION

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
Transfusion is a noun.
A noun is a type of word the meaning of which determines reality. Nouns provide the names for all things: people, objects, sensations, feelings, etc.

WHAT DOES TRANSFUSION MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of transfusion in the English dictionary

The definition of transfusion in the dictionary is the act or an instance of transfusing. Other definition of transfusion is the injection of blood, blood plasma, etc, into the blood vessels of a patient.


WORDS THAT RHYME WITH TRANSFUSION


affusion
əˈfjuːʒən
autotransfusion
ˌɔːtəʊtrænsˈfjuːʒən
circumfusion
ˌsɜːkəmˈfjuːʒən
confusion
kənˈfjuːʒən
contusion
kənˈtjuːʒən
diffusion
dɪˈfjuːʒən
effusion
ɪˈfjuːʒən
fusion
ˈfjuːʒən
infusion
ɪnˈfjuːʒən
interdiffusion
ˌɪntədɪˈfjuːʒən
interfusion
ˌɪntəˈfjuːʒən
perfusion
pəˈfjuːʒən
pertusion
pəˈtjuːʒən
posttransfusion
ˌpəʊsttrænsˈfjuːʒən
prelusion
prɪˈljuːʒən
profusion
prəˈfjuːʒən
Rediffusion
ˌriːdɪˈfjuːʒən
refusion
riːˈfjuːʒən
suffusion
səˈfjuːʒən
superfusion
ˌsuːpəˈfjuːʒən

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE TRANSFUSION

transformation
transformational
transformational component
transformational grammar
transformational rule
transformational rules
transformative
transformer
transformer station
transformism
transformist
transformistic
transfusable
transfuse
transfuser
transfusible
transfusional
transfusionist
transfusive
transfusively

WORDS THAT END LIKE TRANSFUSION

allusion
blood transfusion
cold fusion
collusion
commission
conclusion
delusion
elusion
exclusion
extrusion
illusion
in conclusion
inclusion
intrusion
occlusion
optical illusion
protrusion
pultrusion
seclusion
social exclusion
social inclusion

Synonyms and antonyms of transfusion in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «transfusion» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF TRANSFUSION

Find out the translation of transfusion to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of transfusion from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «transfusion» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

输血
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

transfusión
570 millions of speakers

English

transfusion
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

आधान
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

نَقْلُ الدَّم
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

переливание
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

transfusão
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

পরিব্যাপ্তি
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

transfusion
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Transfusi
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Transfusion
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

輸血
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

수혈
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

Transfusi
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

sự truyền máu
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

ஏற்றப்பட்டிருக்கும்
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

रक्तसंक्रमण
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

kan nakli
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

trasfusione
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

transfuzja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

переливання
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

transfuzie
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

μετάγγιση
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

bloedoortapping
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

transfusion
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blodoverføring
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of transfusion

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANSFUSION»

The term «transfusion» is quite widely used and occupies the 28.568 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «TRANSFUSION» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about transfusion

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2 QUOTES WITH «TRANSFUSION»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word transfusion.
1
Ryan Lewis
In 1984, my mom gave birth to my older sister, Teresa. Due to a complicated delivery, she needed a blood transfusion, and at that moment, my mom had HIV+ blood put into her body.
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Dwight L. Moody
Church attendance is as vital to a disciple as a transfusion of rich, healthy blood to a sick man.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «TRANSFUSION»

Discover the use of transfusion in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to transfusion and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine: Basic Principles & ...
Ever since the discovery of blood types early in the last century, transfusion medicine has evolved at a breakneck pace. This second edition of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine is exactly what you need to keep up.
Christopher D. Hillyer, 2007
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Textbook of Blood Banking and Transfusion Medicine
This comprehensive book on transfusion practices and immunohematology offers concise, thorough guidelines on the best ways to screen donors, store blood components, ensure safety, anticipate the potentially adverse affects of blood ...
‎2005
3
Transfusion Medicine and Hemostasis: Clinical and Laboratory ...
This new handbook in transfusion medicine and hemostasis combines clinical and laboratory information from two highly overlapping fields into one concise, easy-to-use pocket book.
Christopher D. Hillyer, Charles S. Abrams, Beth H. Shaz, 2009
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Alternatives to Blood Transfusion in Transfusion Medicine
Edited by a multidisciplinary team consisting of a transfusion specialist, an anesthesiologist and an intensive care specialist this book is endorsed by the Network for Advancement of Transfusion Alternatives.
Alice Maniatis, Jean-François Hardy, Phillipe van der Linden, 2011
5
Handbook of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine
Structured to be a companion to the recently published Handbook of Transfusion Medicine, the Handbook of Pediatric Transfusion Medicine is dedicated to pediatric hematology-oncology and transfusion medicine, a field which remains ambiguous ...
Christopher D. Hillyer, Christopher Hillyer, Ronald Strauss, 2004
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Rossi's Principles of Transfusion Medicine
Rossi's Principles of Transfusion Medicine is the most comprehensive and practical reference on transfusion science and medicine available.
Toby L. Simon, Edward L. Snyder, Christopher P. Stowell, 2011
7
ABC of Transfusion
This fourth edition of ABC of Transfusion includes five new chapters on all the latest issues including pre-transfusion testing, vCJD, stem cell transplantation, immunotherapy, and appropriate use of blood - reflecting the fact that ...
Marcela Contreras, 2013
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Practical Transfusion Medicine
Anaphylactic transfusion reaction TRALI FN HTR Bacterial contamination Hypotensive transfusion reaction TACO 1220,00050,000 transfusions 2—8 cases per 10,000 allogeneic transfusion (0.014008% l 0.5—2 cases per 1000 patients ...
Michael F. Murphy, Derwood H. Pamphilon, 2013
9
Transfusion Microbiology
This book is a comprehensive resource for all practitioners and researchers involved in transfusion medicine.
John A. J. Barbara, Fiona A. M. Regan, Marcela Contreras, 2008
10
Handbook of Transfusion Medicine
Handbook of Transfusion Medicine is unique in that it provides a comprehensive and practical description of all blood products and blood cell types currently used in transfusions, their appropriate applications, pathophysiology of ...
Christopher Hillyer, Krista L. Hillyer, Frank Strobl, 2001

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «TRANSFUSION»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term transfusion is used in the context of the following news items.
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Boy Gets Food Allergies from Blood Transfusion
A boy in Canada mysteriously became allergic to fish and nuts after he received a blood transfusion, according to a new case report. The 8-year-old boy had no ... «Live Science, Apr 15»
2
Pregnant Jehovah's Witness dies after refusing blood transfusion for …
A heavily pregnant Jehovah's Witness woman and her baby died after she was diagnosed with leukemia but refused a blood transfusion that would probably ... «Daily Mail, Apr 15»
3
5-year-old girl in China got HIV through blood transfusion: report
Beijing (AFP) - A five-year-old girl in China contracted HIV through a blood transfusion, state media reported, the latest case to shine a light on an issue that has ... «Yahoo News, Jan 15»
4
The facts about blood transfusion
Q: Why can't someone get a blood transfusion from anyone who donates? A: Red blood cells (RBCs) have lipids (fatty acids or their derivatives), sugars and ... «MetroWest Daily News, Jan 15»
5
FDA approves Cerus system to cut blood transfusion infections
U.S. health regulators on Tuesday approved a device developed by Cerus Corp to reduce the risk of infections in blood plasma transmitted during transfusions, ... «Reuters, Dec 14»
6
Pakistani blood transfusions spreading hepatitis, HIV: official
ISLAMABAD Lax oversight of blood banks means about a fifth of patients in Pakistan who get regular transfusions have been infected with hepatitis, a top ... «Reuters, Dec 14»
7
Supreme Court rejects blood transfusion case
WASHINGTON (AP) — The Supreme Court won't hear an appeal from the estate of a Michigan woman who died following a kidney transplant after turning down ... «Yahoo News, Dec 14»
8
This Cat Got A Life-Saving Blood Transfusion - From A Dog
A Florida cat managed to hang onto one of his nine lives after receiving a life-saving blood transfusion from an unlikely donor — a dog. Buttercup was admitted ... «Business Insider, Oct 14»
9
Monthly blood transfusions reduce sickle cell anemia-related brain …
Regular blood transfusions prevent recurrent blockage of brain blood vessels, a serious neurological side effect that occurs in one third of children with sickle ... «National Institutes of Health, Aug 14»
10
Artificial Blood Is Patient-Ready
The blood, developed by researchers at the University of Edinburgh and the Scottish National Blood Transfusion Service (SNBTS), would be Type O negative, ... «Scientist, Apr 14»

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