transfusion
[trænsˈfjuːʒən]
nounfemininepl: transfusions
transfusão
1. The transfer of blood or blood products from one person (donor) to another (recipient)
The patient received a blood transfusion after the surgery.
O paciente recebeu uma transfusão de sangue após a cirurgia.
2. The introduction of a fluid or substance into the body through a vein
The doctor ordered an intravenous transfusion of saline solution.
O médico ordenou uma transfusão intravenosa de solução salina.
3. The act or process of transfusing; a transfer or infusion of something
The transfusion of new ideas into the organization revitalized the team.
A transfusão de novas ideias na organização revitalizou a equipe.
In Brazil, blood transfusions are managed by the national blood donation system (Hemobras and regional blood banks). The term 'transfusão' is used formally in medical settings and colloquially in everyday Brazilian Portuguese. Blood donation is an important public health practice, and there are regular public campaigns encouraging donation. The concept also appears metaphorically in business and organizational contexts to describe the infusion of new resources or ideas.
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