infusion

in·fu·sion   (ĭn-fyōō'zhən)    n.   The act or process of infusing. Something infused or introduced: an economy in need of regular capital infusions. The liquid product obtained by infusing: prepared an infusion of medicinal herbs. Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes. The solution so introduced: a sucrose infusion.

Main Entry: in·fusion
Pronunciation: in-'fyü-zh&n
Function: noun
1 a : the introducing of a solution (as of glucose or salt)especially into a vein; also : the solution so used b (1) : the steeping or soaking usually in water of a substance (as a plant drug) in order to extract its solubleconstituents or principles —compare DECOCTION 1 (2) : the liquid extract obtained by this process
2 : a watery suspension of decaying organic material infusion>

infusion in·fu·sion (ĭn-fy&oomacr;'zhən)
n.

1. The process of steeping a substance in water to extract its soluble principles.

2. A medicinal preparation from such a process.

3. Introduction of a solution into the body through a vein for therapeutic purposes.

4. The solution introduced in such a manner.