Reperfusion
Definition & Meaning
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Reperfusion is a noun meaning (medicine) The restoration of blood flow to an organ, after it was cut off (e.g. in an operation).
Meaning
(medicine) The restoration of blood flow to an organ, after it was cut off (e.g. in an operation).
Word Forms
- reperfusions
Antonyms for reperfusion
Common opposites include ischemia.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include ischemia, ischaemia, hemoreperfusion, retroperfusion, revascularisation, re-entry.
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