Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
perfuse
verb
/pərˈfjuz/
Definition
To cause liquid, such as blood, to flow through or spread over something.
Examples
- After the surgery, the doctor made sure to perfuse the patient’s organs properly.
- The researcher used a dye to perfuse the animal’s tissues for better visualization under the microscope.
- In plants, water is perfused throughout the tissues to support photosynthesis.
Meaning
To supply an organ or tissue with a fluid, especially blood, in order to nourish or maintain it.
Synonyms
- Supply
- Infuse
- Inject
- Flood
