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blood transfusion  

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  • 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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