Transfusion vs. Infusion

Transfusion vs. Infusion — Is There a Difference?
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Difference Between Transfusion and Infusion

Transfusionnoun

(medicine) The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.

Infusionnoun

A product consisting of a liquid which has had other ingredients steeped in it to extract useful qualities.

An extract of rooibos and chamomile makes a refreshing infusion.

Transfusionnoun

The act of pouring liquid from one vessel to another.

Infusionnoun

The act of steeping or soaking a substance in liquid so as to extract medicinal or herbal qualities.

Transfusionnoun

the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery

Infusionnoun

The act of installing a quality into a person.

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Transfusionnoun

the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another

Infusionnoun

(obsolete) The act of dipping into a fluid.

Infusionnoun

(medicine) The administration of liquid substances directly into a vein for medical purposes; perfusion.

Infusionnoun

a solution obtained by steeping or soaking a substance (usually in water)

Infusionnoun

the process of extracting certain active properties (as a drug from a plant) by steeping or soaking (usually in water)

Infusionnoun

(medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)

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Infusionnoun

the act of infusing or introducing a certain modifying element or quality;

the team's continued success is attributable to a steady infusion of new talent