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transfusion

[trans-fyoo-zhuhn] / trænsˈfju ʒən /
NOUN
transference
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She has undergone repeated physical examinations, comprehensive blood work, advanced imaging, toxicology screening and a blood transfusion, he said.

From Los Angeles Times Aug. 2, 2026

While in treatment, Jackie received a life-saving blood transfusion from a donor eagle.

From Los Angeles Times Jul. 29, 2026

Another died after being given a blood transfusion.

From BBC Jul. 20, 2026

Waldorf had spelled out the catch-22 in her journal that morning: “If I need a blood transfusion and it stabilizes my condition, they cannot induce. If my temp continues to spike then they can induce.”

From Salon May 27, 2026

One sister might have died had not Woody provided blood by direct transfusion.

From "Farewell to Manzanar" by Jeanne Houston

That is because of an increased number of car accidents and more people spending time outdoors, resulting in more injuries that require blood transfusions, Lawrence said.

From BBC Jul. 29, 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

After I woke up at the hospital, I needed multiple surgeries, blood transfusions and a partial hysterectomy.

From The Wall Street Journal May 11, 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

During the next five and one half months he received 59 transfusions in addition to other therapy.

From "Silent Spring" by Rachel Carson




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