perfusion noun. [pǝ'fju:ʒ(ǝ)n] L16.
[Latin perfusio(n-), formed as PERFUSE: see -ION.]
1. The action of pouring a fluid on, over, or through something; spec. the pouring of water over a person in baptism. L16.

2. Medicine. The process of passing a fluid, esp. treated blood or a substitute for blood, through an organ or tissue; treatment of a patient by continuous transfusion of prepared blood. E20.

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