Transfuse

Pronunciation: /trænsˈfjuz/

Definitions of transfuse

verb to transfer or pour (blood, a fluid, etc.) into a vein or artery

Example Sentences

A1 The doctor will transfuse blood into the patient.

A2 The nurse learned how to transfuse fluids intravenously.

B1 In emergency situations, it may be necessary to transfuse blood quickly.

B2 The medical team decided to transfuse platelets to help with clotting.

C1 The hospital has strict protocols in place for when to transfuse different blood products.

C2 The hematologist specializes in transfusing blood and monitoring patients for any adverse reactions.

Examples of transfuse in a Sentence

formal The doctor decided to transfuse the patient with a unit of packed red blood cells.

informal The nurse is going to transfuse some blood into the patient.

slang They're gonna hook up a blood bag to transfuse that guy.

figurative The mentor was able to transfuse knowledge and wisdom to the young apprentice.

Grammatical Forms of transfuse

• past tense: transfused
• plural: transfuses
• comparative: more transfuse
• superlative: most transfuse
• present tense: transfuses
• future tense: will transfuse
• perfect tense: has transfused
• continuous tense: is transfusing
• singular: transfuses
• positive degree: transfuse
• infinitive: transfuse
• gerund: transfusing
• participle: transfusing

Origin and Evolution of transfuse

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'transfuse' originated from the Latin word 'transfundere', which is a combination of 'trans-' meaning 'across' and 'fundere' meaning 'to pour'.

Evolution of the word: Originally used in the medical context to describe the transfer of blood from one person to another, the term 'transfuse' has evolved to also include the broader meaning of transferring or imparting something, such as knowledge or emotions.