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Perfusion

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Perfusion is the process of delivering blood to a capillary bed in the body's tissues. It ensures that nutrients and oxygen are supplied, and waste products are removed efficiently from those tissues.

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