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perfusion

UK/pɚ'fjʊʒən/US/pә:'fju:ʒәn/
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Definitions

n.

The passage of fluid (especially blood) through an organ or tissue

灌注;(血液)灌流

Root Breakdown

Root-derived
per-before
+
fusflow; pour
+
-ionact, process, state
=perfusion

per- (through) + fus (pour) + -ion = 'a pouring through.' A medical term for fluid, usually blood, passing through the vessels of an organ.

Root flu still carries 61 more words

Example Sentences

  • 1.

    Poor perfusion to the legs can cause numbness and pain.

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