Concept information
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drug delivery systems
internal administration of drugs
parenteral administration
intravenous perfusion
Preferred term
blood transfusion
Definition
- Blood transfusion is a life-saving technique that was developed in the 1880s. It is used therapeutically to treat anemia but has also been used by athletes as a performance-enhancing technique. [Source: Encyclopedia of Sports Medicine; Blood Transfusion]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/blood_transfusion
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