GNU Collaborative International Dictionary of English
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Perfuse (pẽr‑fūzˈ), v. t. [imp. & p. p. Perfused (pẽr‑fūzdˈ); p. pr. & vb. n. Perfusing.] [L. perfusus, p. p. of perfundere to pour over; per + fundere to pour.]
1. To suffuse; to fill full or to excess. Harvey.
[1913 Webster]
2. To pass a liquid through or over; as, “the isolated kidney was perfused with saline solution”.
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3. (Surgery) To pass (a liquid) through an organ.
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