perfusion

noun

per·​fu·​sion -ˈfyü-zhən How to pronounce perfusion (audio)
: an act or instance of perfusing
specifically : the pumping of a fluid through an organ or tissue
believes that intermittent injection … is better and safer than continuous perfusion Year Book of Urology

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“Perfusion.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/perfusion. Accessed 5 May. 2024.

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