perfusion

Noun

Meaning

The act of perfusing.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

flow transfer communication introduction passage delivery entrance export irrigation diffusion insertion convection dissemination deportation infusion

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Antonyms

DRY immigration quiet bare deficient

Hypernyms

introduction insertion intromission

Anagrams

fourspine prefusion

Examples

Anemia main Hemoglobin plays a substantial role in carrying oxygen throughout the body, and when it is deficient, anemia can result, causing 'anaemic hypoxia' if tissue perfusion is decreased. Source: Internet

By widening the blood vessels, the tissue allows greater perfusion. Source: Internet

Chan D, Knie B, Boskovic R, Koren G. Placental handling of fatty acid ethyl esters: perfusion and subcellular studies. Source: Internet

Radionuclide testing using thallium or technetium can be used to demonstrate areas of perfusion abnormalities. Source: Internet

Eventually they built the first perfusion pump, an invention instrumental to the development of organ transplantation and open heart surgery. Source: Internet

Prostaglandins serve to dilate the afferent arteriole; by blocking this prostaglandin-mediated effect, particularly in renal failure, NSAIDs cause unopposed constriction of the afferent arteriole and decreased RPF (renal perfusion pressure). Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

perfuse perfused perfuser perfusional perfusioned perfusionist