transfusion

Meanings

1. 1
   noun

   the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

   They needed a transfusion prior to surgery.

2. 2
   noun

   the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another

3. 3
   noun

   The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.

4. 4
   noun

   The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

Etymology

Borrowed from Latin transfūsiō.