infusion (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 04
def (medicine) the passive introduction of a substance (a fluid or drug or electrolyte) into a vein or between tissues (as by gravitational force)
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Hypernym instillation, instillment, instilment
Domain of synset - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Derivationally related form infusion → infuse
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Hyponym instillation, instillment, instilment
Member of this domain - TOPIC medicine, medical specialty
Derivationally related form infuse → infusion

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