Origin: Latin suffix -sion
Transfusion has 3 different meanings across 1 category:
the introduction of blood or blood plasma into a vein or artery
"After losing too much blood during surgery, the patient needed an immediate transfusion to restore his vital signs."
the action of pouring a liquid from one vessel to another
"After accidentally spilling the wine, he quickly grabbed a funnel and began the careful process of transfusion back into the decanter."
The transfer of blood or blood products from one individual to another.
"After losing a significant amount of blood during surgery, the patient quickly stabilized following an emergency transfusion."