perfusion

Definition of Perfusion in English :

1. perfusion

pumping a liquid into an organ or tissue (especially by way of blood vessels)

WordNet Lexical Database for English. Princeton University. 2010.

Perfusion

verb (transitive)

1.

to suffuse or permeate (a liquid, colour, etc) through or over (something)

2. surgery

to pass (a fluid) through organ tissue to ensure adequate exchange of oxygen and carbon monoxide

verb transitiveWord forms: perˈfused or perˈfusing

1.

to sprinkle, cover over, or permeate with or as with a liquid; suffuse

2.

to pour or spread (a liquid, etc.) through or over something

n.

1. The act or an instance 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.