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Vocabulary Entry
perfusion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process of permeating with a fluid, especially for the purpose of delivering nutrients or oxygen.
Example Sentences
"The medical team monitored the perfusion of the organs during the surgery."
"Impaired perfusion can lead to tissue damage."
"They used a special technique to enhance blood perfusion in the injured area."
V
verb
To cause (a fluid, such as blood) to flow through (an organ or tissue).
Example Sentences
"The doctor needed to perfuse the patient's kidneys after the transplant."
"They used the new technology to perfuse the tissue with nutrients."
"Inadequate perfusion can affect the patient's recovery."