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infusion

[ in-fyoo-zhuhn ]

noun

  1. the act or process of infusing.
  2. something that is infused.
  3. a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.
  4. Pharmacology.
    1. the steeping or soaking of a crude drug in water.
    2. the liquid so prepared.
  5. Medicine/Medical.
    1. the introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.
    2. the solution used.


infusion

/ ɪnˈfjuËÊ’É™n; ɪnˈfjuËsɪv /

noun

  1. the act of infusing
  2. something infused
  3. an extract obtained by soaking
  4. med introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein or the subcutaneous tissues of the body
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Derived Forms

  • infusive, adjective
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Other ˜yÐÄvlog Forms

  • °ù±ði²Ô·´Ú³Üs¾±´Ç²Ô noun
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˜yÐÄvlog History and Origins

Origin of infusion1

1400–50; late Middle English < Latin ¾±²Ô´ÚÅ«²õ¾±Å²Ô- (stem of ¾±²Ô´ÚÅ«²õ¾±Å ). See infuse, -ion
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She shows me where the needle would be inserted into a vein in the back of my hand to allow an intravenous infusion of lethal drugs.

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At a broad level, the constant infusion of new arrivals energized civic life.

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The business, which is licensed by the Department of Public Health, advertises that it provides infusions, wound care and other medical services.

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Regardless of the positional breakdown, it’s obvious given the discrepancy on display between the Bruins and Volunteers that there needs to be an infusion of high-end players.

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Whether you were naughty or nice, if you never received your stimulus check in 2021, you are eligible for the Christmas cash infusion.

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