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to infuse

to infuse

12 6.0
Put medicine or fluid slowly into a vein
  • verb
  • /ɪnˈfjuz/
  • Specialized
translation icon : infundir
  • After the surgery, isotonic saline solution containing albumin (1%) and polyfructosan inulin was infused at a constant infusion rate.
  • infused with saline
  • infused with a drug
  • infused for 15 minutes

They've also done experiments where they have no taste, but subjects are being infused with sugar directly into the gut.

Examples

  • They've also done experiments where they have no taste, but subjects are being infused with sugar directly into the gut.

  • But if we took the clamp off, it would infuse our patient with salt water, right?

  • The nurse infused it into the patient at the appropriate rate.

    Academic text (2000)
  • Infuse the antibodies in my system, replace the deficiency I have inside me.

  • Patients received general anesthesia in the operating room, and intravenous systemic heparin (10,000 IU) was infused.

    Academic text (2015)
  • Streptokinase (Kabi, Sweden) 1.5 MU was infused intravenously over 1 hour in 1 dL physiological saline.

    Academic text (1995)
  • The doctor will infuse the medication directly into the patient's vein to ensure quick relief.

  • During the procedure, they infuse the saline solution to maintain proper hydration.

  • The nurse infused the nutrients into the bloodstream to support the patient's recovery.

Synonyms

to inject
vsto infuse
150 4.4

Force liquid or gas into something, often into the body with a needle

introduces liquid specifically into a vein for medical nutrient or drug delivery
to transfuse
vsto infuse
  • Specialized
8 7.3

To put blood into a person's vein as medical treatment

introduces drugs or nutrients directly into a vein instead of transferring blood
to mainline
vsto infuse
  • NSFW
3 9.9

To put a drug directly into a vein

introduces liquid into a vein for medical purposes rather than recreational drug use
to instill
vsto infuse
  • Specialized
1 6.2

To put liquid into a part of the body, often drop by drop

introduces liquid directly into a vein for medical purposes rather than drop by drop
to syringe
vsto infuse
  • Specialized
1 6.7

To push liquid into a part of the body or a wound using a small tube with a plunger

introduces liquid into a vein for medical purposes rather than describe the tool

Antonyms

1.5

To move something or someone away from a place

159 3.5

To take money or things out of a place where they are kept

How Fast

to inject
150 4.4
to infuse
  • Specialized
12 6.0

Surface Forms

infuse infinitive
infused past
infused past participle
infusing present participle
infuses third person singular

Morphology

infuse = fuse (semi-transparent) = in + fuse

The form suggests in- + fuse, but the modern verb 'fuse' has a different basic meaning ('join by melting'), so the semantics of 'infuse' (pour into / instill) is not fully predictable from that base for average learners.

Etymology

Infuse comes from the Latin word infundere, made of in- 'into' and fundere 'to pour'. So in medicine to infuse is literally to 'pour' a liquid into the body, for example putting fluids into a vein.