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Definition of transfuse

transfuse

/trænsˈfjuːz/
trans · fuse
Adjective:transfusive
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Past Simple:transfused
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Past Participle:transfused
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Present Participle:transfusing
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transfuse Lexical Profile

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• verb

1

To transfer blood, blood products, or another fluid into the circulatory system of a person or animal.

Example

"The medical team had to transfuse two units of packed red blood cells during the operation."

2

To permeate, instill, or cause something to pass or be imparted into another.

Example

"The director's vibrant energy seemed to transfuse the entire cast with renewed enthusiasm."

3

To pour or transfer a liquid from one vessel or container into another.

Example

"The chemist carefully transfused the distilled solution into a sterilized glass flask."

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• Rhymes for transfuse

• Nearby Words

transformational
transformative
transformer
transfuse
transfusion
transgender
transgendered

Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed from Latin transfusus, the past participle of transfundere ('to pour from one vessel into another'), formed from trans- ('across') and fundere ('to pour').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Transfuse. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/transfuse
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