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transfusion

[trans-fyoo-zhuhn] / trænsˈfju ʒən /
NOUN
transference
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In some circumstances, that can trigger a potentially serious transfusion reaction.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Earlier clinical reports have shown that anti-AnWj antibodies can cause hemolytic transfusion reactions, in which transfused red blood cells are destroyed by the recipient's immune system.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

The court heard that the child also had sickle cell disease, which complicated the operation and increased the potential need for a blood transfusion.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

Tests revealed she had severe anemia, leading to a blood transfusion from another eagle.

From Los Angeles Times ● Aug. 10, 2026

Every bed was occupied, and new cases were left on the stretchers and laid between the beds to take advantage of the transfusion stands.

From "Atonement" by Ian McEwan

For most transfusions, ABO and Rh compatibility receive the most attention.

From Science Daily ● Sep. 19, 2026

Two boys were from Jehovah's Witness families who opposed blood transfusions on religious grounds.

From BBC ● Aug. 20, 2026

She suffered a traumatic brain injury and a broken elbow and needed three blood transfusions and skin grafts.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 14, 2026

He spent nine days on a ventilator and 18 days on dialysis, during which time doctors gave him blood, platelet and plasma transfusions.

From Salon ● Jun. 22, 2026

So far I had managed to keep humanly alive through transfusions from books.

From "Black Boy" by Richard Wright




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