TRANSFUSION -
Noun: The transfer of blood from one person or animal to another. After a number of transfusions there can be some adverse reactions including fever, chills and some allergic reactions such as itching and hives. Severe transfusion reactions due to infusion of incompatible red blood cells, may cause shortness of breath, back pain low blood pressure, and decreased urine output. Drugs can be used to both treat or to prevent recurrent transfusion reactions.

Latin - trans = across +

Latin - fundere = to pour

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