perfusion

perfusion definition - medical

per·fu·sion (pər-fyo͞oˈzhən)

noun
  1. The act of perfusing.
  2. The injection of fluid into a blood vessel in order to reach an organ or tissues, usually to supply nutrients and oxygen.

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