Perfuse

Pronunciation: /pərˈfjuz/

Definitions of perfuse

verb to saturate or fill with a substance, especially blood or another fluid

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor perfused the patient with oxygen to help them breathe better.

A2 The nurse perfused the IV line with saline solution before administering medication.

B1 It is important to perfuse the affected area with blood flow to prevent tissue damage.

B2 The surgeon carefully perfused the organ with a preservation solution before transplanting it.

C1 The researchers perfused the brain tissue with nutrients to keep it alive for study.

C2 The cardiologist perfused the heart with a special solution during the complex surgery.

Examples of perfuse in a Sentence

formal The surgeon carefully perfused the organ with the necessary nutrients and oxygen during the transplant procedure.

informal The doctor made sure to perfuse the wound with antiseptic before bandaging it up.

slang I heard that energy drink can really perfuse you with a lot of caffeine.

figurative His artistry seemed to perfuse every corner of the gallery, filling it with color and life.

Grammatical Forms of perfuse

• past tense: perfused
• plural: perfuses
• comparative: more perfuse
• superlative: most perfuse
• present tense: perfuses
• future tense: will perfuse
• perfect tense: has perfused
• continuous tense: is perfusing
• singular: perfuse
• positive degree: perfuse
• infinitive: perfuse
• gerund: perfusing
• participle: perfused

Origin and Evolution of perfuse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'perfuse' originated from the Latin word 'perfundere' which means 'to pour over'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'perfuse' evolved to also mean 'to spread or diffuse through' in addition to its original meaning of 'to pour over'.