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transfusion

[trans-fyoo-zhuhn] / trænsˈfju ʒən /
NOUN
transference
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The new technology means children can avoid longer and more invasive operations, and it should see a reduction in blood transfusion rates, experts say.

From BBC Sep. 8, 2026

Tests revealed she had severe anemia, prompting a life-saving blood transfusion from another eagle.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 8, 2026

After receiving a life-saving blood transfusion last week, her blood values dropped again Saturday, the Ojai Raptor Center, which is treating Jackie, said in a social media post.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 28, 2026

Another died after being given a blood transfusion.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Dr. Musoke abandoned his efforts to give his patient a blood transfusion for fear that the patient would bleed to death out of the small hole in his arm.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston

For decades, treatment focused on controlling painful crises, preventing infections and using blood transfusions to reduce complications such as stroke.

From The Wall Street Journal Sep. 9, 2026

The child, the complaint says, required dialysis and blood transfusions and suffered seizures and decreased pancreatic function.

From Los Angeles Times May 31, 2026

And data analyses by ProPublica showed that sepsis rates and blood transfusions spiked among miscarrying women after the ban went into effect — an indicator of dangerous delays in care across the state.

From Salon Apr. 20, 2026

In email listservs, longevity startup founders join enthusiasts to debate matters from young-blood transfusions to the latest popular supplements.

From Slate Mar. 30, 2026

Eventually Dr. Isaacson gave her three transfusions of whole blood to replace what she lost in nosebleeds.

From "The Hot Zone" by Richard Preston




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