Definition of Infusions. Meaning of Infusions. Synonyms of Infusions

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Definition of Infusions

Infusion
Infusion In*fu"sion, n. [L. infusio a pouring in: cf. F. infusion. See Infuse, v. t.] 1. The act of infusing, pouring in, or instilling; instillation; as, the infusion of good principles into the mind; the infusion of ardor or zeal. Our language has received innumerable elegancies and improvements from that infusion of Hebraisms. --Addison. 2. That which is infused; suggestion; inspiration. His folly and his wisdom are of his oun growth, not the echo or infusion of other men. --Swift. 3. The act of plunging or dipping into a fluid; immersion. [Obs.] ``Baptism by infusion.' --Jortin. 4. (Pharmacy) (a) The act or process of steeping or soaking any substance in water in order to extract its virtues. (b) The liquid extract obtained by this process. Sips meek infusion of a milder herb. --Cowper.

Meaning of Infusions from wikipedia

- through infusion (as in a French press), but is more often made through percolation. Herbal remedies are commonly produced through infusions in water...
- Large volume IO infusions are known to be painful. 1% lidocaine is used to ease the pain ****ociated with large volume IO infusions in conscious people...
- intravenously, although subcutaneous, arterial and epidural infusions are occasionally used. Infusion pumps can administer fluids in ways that would be impractically...
- use of intravenous iron infusions. Four hundred and seventy-one patients with iron deficiency were treated with IV iron infusions at varying doses. Three...
- medicine, infusion therapy deals with all aspects of fluid and medication infusion, via intravenous or subcutaneous application. A special infusion pump can...
- Brain heart infusion (BHI) is a growth medium for growing microorganisms. It is a nutrient-rich medium, and can therefore be used to culture a variety...
- an infusion pump allows precise control over the flow rate and total amount delivered. A pump is programmed based on the number and size of infusions being...
- An infusion set is used with devices such as an insulin pump. The purpose of an infusion set is to deliver insulin under the skin, fulfilling a similar...
- Look up infuse or infusion in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Infusion refers to the process of extracting chemical compounds or flavors from plant material...
- enlarged liver. The ****ociation between PRIS and propofol infusions is generally noted at infusions higher than 4 mg/kg per hour for greater than 48 hours...