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to perfuse
01
to thoroughly spread something, like a liquid or color, throughout a space or object
Transitive: to perfuse a surface or space | to perfuse a surface or space with sth
Grammatical Information
Composition
Simple
Action verb
Regular
Present tense
perfuse
3rd person singular
perfuses
Present participle
perfusing
Past simple
perfused
Past participle
perfused
Examples
The artist used a delicate brush to perfuse the canvas with vibrant strokes of color.
02
to supply an organ or tissue with a fluid, typically blood or a solution, to ensure adequate oxygenation and nutrient delivery
Transitive: to perfuse an organ or tissue | to perfuse an organ or tissue with a liquid
Examples
In cases of severe dehydration, intravenous fluids are administered to perfuse the tissues and restore normal hydration levels.
Lexical Tree
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