A1 noun Neutral

transfusion

/trænsˈfjuːʒən/

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.

Examples

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1

The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.

The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.

2

The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.

The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.

3

He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.

He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.

Word Family

Noun
transfusion
Verb
transfuse
Adjective
transfusional
Related
transfuser
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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and 'fuse' (to pour). You are pouring blood across from one person to another.

Quick Quiz

The patient lost a lot of blood during the accident and needs a ________.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transfusion

Examples

1

The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.

everyday

The doctor said the patient needs a blood transfusion immediately.

2

The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.

formal

The medical team prepared the equipment for a plasma transfusion.

3

He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.

informal

He felt a lot stronger after his transfusion yesterday.

4

Clinical studies show that a rapid transfusion can save lives in trauma cases.

academic

Clinical studies show that a rapid transfusion can save lives in trauma cases.

5

The hospital department manages the budget for transfusion services.

business

The hospital department manages the budget for transfusion services.

Word Family

Noun
transfusion
Verb
transfuse
Adjective
transfusional
Related
transfuser

Common Collocations

blood transfusion blood transfusion
emergency transfusion emergency transfusion
receive a transfusion receive a transfusion
give a transfusion give a transfusion
need a transfusion need a transfusion

Common Phrases

massive transfusion protocol

massive transfusion protocol

exchange transfusion

exchange transfusion

autologous transfusion

autologous transfusion

Often Confused With

transfusion vs infusion

An infusion is generally for medicine or saline, while a transfusion specifically refers to blood products.

transfusion vs diffusion

Diffusion is the natural spreading of particles, whereas a transfusion is a controlled medical procedure.

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Usage Notes

The word is most commonly paired with 'blood'. It is used primarily in medical or hospital settings.

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Common Mistakes

Learners often call any needle procedure an 'injection', but a transfusion specifically involves moving blood into the body over a period of time.

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Memory Tip

Think of the prefix 'trans-' (across) and 'fuse' (to pour). You are pouring blood across from one person to another.

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Word Origin

From the Latin 'transfundere', which means to pour from one container into another.

Grammar Patterns

Countable noun Plural: transfusions Usually takes 'a' or 'the'
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Cultural Context

Some religious groups, such as Jehovah's Witnesses, may refuse blood transfusions based on their beliefs.

Quick Quiz

The patient lost a lot of blood during the accident and needs a ________.

Correct!

The correct answer is: transfusion

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