autotransfusion

[ aw-toh-trans-fyoo-zhuhn ]

noun

1. infusion of a patient's own blood, either collected and returned to the body during surgery or transfused from a stored supply.

Word History and Origins

Origin of autotransfusion¹

First recorded in 1960–65; auto- ¹ + transfusion

Example Sentences

But autotransfusion, as it is known, is typically a skilled, time-consuming and costly business.

From BBC

Today we do approximately 80% of our elective surgery making use of autotransfusion.

From Time Magazine Archive

With no suitable donor ready, autotransfusion was essential.

From Time Magazine Archive

Two techniques now making a comeback: Intraoperative Autotransfusion.

From Time Magazine Archive

Autotransfusion is especially suitable where blood loss is great, as in trauma patients or those undergoing cardiac or orthopedic surgery.

From Time Magazine Archive