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perfuse

verb per·fuse \ (ˌ)pər-ˈfyüz \

Definition of perfuse

perfused; perfusing
transitive verb
1 :suffuse
2 a :to cause to flow or spread :diffuse
b :to force a fluid through (an organ or tissue) especially by way of the blood vessels
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perfusion

play \(ˌ)pər-ˈfyü-zhən\ noun

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Origin and Etymology of perfuse

Middle English, from Latin perfusus, past participle of perfundere to pour over, from per- through + fundere to pour — more at found

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perfuse

transitive verb per·fuse \ (ˌ)pər-ˈfyüz \

medical Definition of perfuse

perfused; perfusing
1 :suffuse
  • the skin was perfused by blood
2 a :to cause to flow or spread :diffuse
b :to force a fluid through (an organ or tissue) especially by way of the blood vessels
  • perfuse a liver with salt solution

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