English–Japanese

“blood transfusion” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajiyuketsu

Example

患者は輸血が必要です。kan ja wa yu ketsu ga hitsu yō de su

The patient needs a blood transfusion.

Illustration for 輸血 (blood transfusion)

How to say “blood transfusion” in Japanese

“Blood transfusion” in Japanese is 輸血 (yuketsu).

Describes supplying the body with blood from outside by introducing it into the bloodstream.

Full entry for 輸血: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 輸血

手術の前に輸血について医師が説明します。shu jutsu no mae ni yu ketsu ni tsu i te i shi ga setsu mei shi ma su

Before the surgery, the doctor explains the blood transfusion.

Tips for using 輸血

  • In hospital English, transfusion may refer to whole blood or a blood component, so the surrounding context often identifies what is being given.

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