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Med introduction of a liquid, such as a saline solution, into a vein or the subcutaneous tissues of the body infusion [in′fyü·zhən] (chemistry) The aqueous solution of a soluble constituent of a substance as the result of the substance's steeping in the solvent for a period of time. (medicine) The slow injection of a solution into a vein or into subcutaneous or other tissue of the body. Infusion a liquid medicinal preparation; a water extract of a plant substance. Infusions are prepared from various parts of plants (leaves, flowers, grasses) that contain active substances. They include admixtures known as ballast substances (sugar, mucus, amaroids, tannins, pigments) and are used internally and, less frequently, externally (for example, gargling). Want to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit the webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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