transfusion
UK: trænsˈfjuːʒən | US: trænsˈfjuːʒən
n. the process of transferring blood or other fluids from one person or animal to another
n. (figuratively) the gradual introduction of new elements or ideas into something
transfusion = trans<across> + fus<pour> + ion<noun suffix>
- trans (Latin origin: "across, beyond") → Indicates movement or transfer from one place to another.
- fus (Latin "fundere," meaning "to pour") → Reflects the action of liquid flow or dispersion.
- ion (noun-forming suffix) → Denotes the result of an action or process.
Etymology Origin:
The word "transfusion" originated in the early 17th century from Latin transfusio, derived from transfundere ("to pour across"). It initially described the literal transfer of liquids (e.g., blood) and later expanded metaphorically to describe the infusion of ideas or qualities. The morphemes trans- and fus- clearly map to the modern spelling, preserving the word's logical structure.
The patient required an emergency blood transfusion after the accident.
Modern medicine relies heavily on safe transfusion practices.
The cultural transfusion of traditions enriched the community.
The documentary highlighted the history of transfusion techniques.
His speech acted as a transfusion of hope for the audience.