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Perfusion

Per-fu′sion

,
Noun.
[L.
perfusio
.]
The act of perfusing.

Definition 2024


perfusion

perfusion

See also: perfusión

English

Noun

perfusion (plural perfusions)

A perfusion pump, c. 1935, an early device for simulating natural perfusion
  1. The act of perfusing
  2. (medicine) The introduction of a drug or nutrients through the bloodstream in order to reach an internal organ or tissues.

Translations


French

Noun

perfusion f (plural perfusions)

  1. (medicine) perfusion, drip, intravenous injection