Transfundir

Transfundir is a Portuguese verb that means to perform a transfusion, particularly of blood or blood products, from a donor into a recipient. It is used mainly in medical contexts to describe the administration of blood, plasma, or other fluids through intravenous infusion to restore or support the patient’s circulatory system and oxygen-carrying capacity.

Usage and scope: Transfundir is a transitive verb. Common constructions include transfundir sangue or transfundir plasma, with the recipient introduced as the indirect object or through measurements of volume and type. Examples: O hospital transfundiu sangue ao paciente. O hospital transfundiu plasma fresco para o tratamento.

Etymology and regional use: The term is formed from the prefix trans- (across, through) and fundir (to pour or fuse), reflecting the idea of transferring a liquid across the body’s boundaries. It is more commonly used in Brazilian Portuguese; in European Portuguese, speakers may prefer the more explicit expression realizar uma transfusão de sangue or administrar uma transfusão.

Medical context and safety: Transfusions are medical procedures that require compatibility testing, informed consent, and careful monitoring for adverse reactions. Risks can include transfusion reactions, infections, and iron overload, among others. Procedures follow strict clinical guidelines to ensure safety, appropriate indication, and traceability of blood products.

See also: transfusão de sangue, transfusão de plasma, autorização médica para transfusão. While transfundir appears primarily as a technical term in clinical contexts, it can also appear in historical or literary discussions to describe the act of transferring a liquid between systems.