transfusion
A transfusion is a medical process where blood or other fluids are added into a person's body. It is usually done using a tube and needle to help patients who have lost blood due to injury or surgery.
Ejemplos
3 de 5The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.
The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.
The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.
The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.
He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.
He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.
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Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and 'fuse' (to pour). You are pouring blood across from one person to another.
Quiz rápido
The patient lost a lot of blood during the accident and needs a ________.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: transfusion
Ejemplos
The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.
everydayThe doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.
The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.
formalThe medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.
He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.
informalHe felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.
Clinical studies show that a rapid transfusion can save lives in trauma cases.
academicClinical studies show that a rapid transfusion can save lives in trauma cases.
The hospital department manages the budget for transfusion services.
businessThe hospital department manages the budget for transfusion services.
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massive transfusion protocol
massive transfusion protocol
exchange transfusion
exchange transfusion
autologous transfusion
autologous transfusion
Se confunde a menudo con
An infusion is generally for medicine or saline, while a transfusion specifically refers to blood products.
Diffusion is the natural spreading of particles, whereas a transfusion is a controlled medical procedure.
Notas de uso
The word is most commonly paired with 'blood'. It is used primarily in medical or hospital settings.
Errores comunes
Learners often call any needle procedure an 'injection', but a transfusion specifically involves moving blood into the body over a period of time.
Truco para recordar
Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and 'fuse' (to pour). You are pouring blood across from one person to another.
Origen de la palabra
From the Latin 'transfundere', which means to pour from one container into another.
Patrones gramaticales
Contexto cultural
Some religious groups, such as Jehovah's Witnesses, may refuse blood transfusions based on their beliefs.
Quiz rápido
The patient lost a lot of blood during the accident and needs a ________.
¡Correcto!
La respuesta correcta es: transfusion
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