transfusion
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(trans-fū′zhŏn)

[L. transfusio, a pouring out]
1. The collection of blood or a blood component from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient. In the U.S., more than 14 million blood products are transfused each year.
SEE: intraosseous infusion
2. The injection of saline or other solutions into a vein for a therapeutic purpose.
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(trans-fū′zhŏn)

[L. transfusio, a pouring out]
1. The collection of blood or a blood component from a donor followed by its infusion into a recipient. In the U.S., more than 14 million blood products are transfused each year.
SEE: intraosseous infusion
2. The injection of saline or other solutions into a vein for a therapeutic purpose.
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