transfuse

/tɹænsfjˈuːz/

/tɹænsˈfjuz/

to transfuse

MAIN VERB

the medical procedure of transferring blood, blood components, or other fluids into a patient's bloodstream

pour out of one vessel into another

impart gradually

synonyms : instill

treat by applying evacuated cups to the patient's skin

synonyms : cup

Examples

1. Then Denys transfused a butcher with lamb's blood.

2. In 1665, Lower successfully transfused blood from one dog into another.

3. Denys invited gentlemen, noble women, and commoners as he transfused blood between dogs in front of a live audience.

4. By 1907, doctors were mixing together small amounts of blood before transfusing it.