Perfusion

Pronunciation: /pərˈfjuʒən/

Definitions of perfusion

noun the process of supplying an organ or tissue with nutrients and oxygen by means of blood vessels

Example Sentences

A1 Doctors use perfusion to deliver oxygen to the body's tissues.

A2 During surgery, the patient's perfusion levels are closely monitored.

B1 The hospital invested in new equipment to improve perfusion in critical care patients.

B2 Research shows that proper perfusion is essential for organ function and overall health.

C1 The study focused on the effects of different perfusion techniques on patient outcomes.

C2 Advanced imaging techniques allow for precise measurement of tissue perfusion in real time.

Examples of perfusion in a Sentence

formal The patient's perfusion status was carefully monitored during the surgery.

informal The doctors kept an eye on the perfusion of the patient throughout the operation.

slang They made sure the blood flow was good during the procedure.

figurative The perfusion of ideas in the brainstorming session was impressive.

Grammatical Forms of perfusion

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

Origin and Evolution of perfusion

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

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

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical field to describe the process of fluid passing through blood vessels or tissues, the term 'perfusion' has evolved to also refer to the process of delivering blood or other fluids to an organ or tissue in order to provide oxygen and nutrients.