infusion
[ in-fyoo-zhuh n ]
/ ɪnˈfyu ʒən /
noun
the act or process of infusing.
something that is infused.
a liquid extract, as tea, prepared by steeping or soaking.
Pharmacology.
- the steeping or soaking of a crude drug in water.
- the liquid so prepared.
Medicine/Medical.
- the introduction of a saline or other solution into a vein.
- the solution used.
Origin of infusion
OTHER WORDS FROM infusion
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British Dictionary definitions for infusion
infusion
/ (ɪnˈfjuːʒən) /
noun
the act of infusing
something infused
an extract obtained by soaking
med
introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein or the subcutaneous tissues of the body
Derived forms of infusion
infusive (ɪnˈfjuːsɪv), adjectiveMedical definitions for infusion
infusion
[ ĭn-fyōō′zhən ]
n.
The process of steeping a substance in water to extract its soluble principles.
A medicinal preparation from such a process.
Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.
The solution introduced in such a manner.