Blood Donation
Blood Donation
Blood Donation (/blʌd doʊˈneɪʃən/) is a voluntary procedure where a person donates blood for use in transfusions or made into medications.
Etymology
The term "Blood Donation" is derived from the English words "blood" and "donation". "Blood" (/blʌd/) comes from the Old English blōd, from Proto-Germanic *blōþą. "Donation" (/doʊˈneɪʃən/) comes from the Latin donatio, from donare meaning "to give".
Procedure
The process of Blood Donation typically involves the drawing of blood from a donor, usually through a needle inserted into a vein. The blood is then tested for infectious diseases and, if deemed safe, is stored until needed for transfusions or the production of medications.
Related Terms
- Blood Transfusion: The process of receiving blood products into one's circulation intravenously.
- Blood Bank: A place where blood is collected from donors, typed, separated into components, stored, and prepared for transfusion to recipients.
- Blood Type: A classification of blood based on the presence or absence of inherited antigenic substances on the surface of red blood cells.
- Plasma Donation: The process of donating the liquid component of blood, known as plasma.
Risks and Benefits
While there are minimal risks associated with Blood Donation, including light-headedness and minor bruising, the benefits are significant. Donated blood can be used in a variety of medical treatments, including transfusions, surgeries, and the production of life-saving medications.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Blood Donation
- Wikipedia's article - Blood Donation
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