autotransfusion

noun

au·​to·​trans·​fu·​sion ˌȯ-tō-tran(t)s-ˈfyü-zhən 

: return of autologous blood to the patient's own circulatory system

Word History

Etymology

auto- + transfusion

First Known Use

1916, in the meaning defined above

Medical Definition

autotransfusion

noun

au·​to·​trans·​fu·​sion -tran(t)s-ˈfyü-zhən 

: return of blood lost by or taken from a patient to his or her own circulatory system