reperfusion
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- noun
- /ˌriːpərˈfjuːʒən/
- Specialized
:
reperfusión
- The doctor explained that reperfusion is essential for restoring blood flow after a heart attack.
- reperfusion injury
- reperfusion phase
- reperfusion therapy
Examples
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After a further 10 minutes, the second pad was removed to obtain sweat secreted during this reperfusion phase.
Academic text (1993) -
The role of oxygen-free radicals during reperfusion of ischemic tissues has also recently been discussed (5).
Academic text (1993) -
After about 25 minutes, sufficient sweat had been collected at the test site during this reperfusion stage.
Academic text (1993) -
After approximately 25 minutes, sufficient sweat had been collected at the test site during this reperfusion stage.
Academic text (1993) -
Thus, necrosis can be prevented provided reperfusion is achieved within this period.
Academic text (2000) -
A subsequent test involved the collection of sweat during the post-ischemic or reperfusion period.
Academic text (1993) -
During surgical interventions, controlled limb reperfusion and fasciotomies seem to lower the risk of reperfusion injuries.
Academic text (2007) -
In humans, the thrombotic event frequently consists of multiple cycles of temporary occlusion and reperfusion.
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For example, delayed reperfusion could worsen cellular metabolic function and increase edema formation.
Academic text (1995) -
Four patients required ICU stays due to underlying significant coronary artery disease and reperfusion syndrome.
Academic text (2007)
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Morphology
Etymology
Reperfusion breaks into re- meaning 'again' and perfusion, from roots meaning 'to pour through', like the simple word 'pour'. So reperfusion is 'pouring through again', which explains why it means restoring blood flow to an organ or tissue after it was blocked.