Which term refers to a blood transfusion of the patient's own blood?

a. analogous transfusion
b. autotransfusion
c. primary transfusion
d. homologous transfusion


b
Explanation:
a. analogous transfusion: is not a transfusion of the patient's own blood
b. autotransfusion: correct
c. primary transfusion: is a transfusion of not the patient's own blood
d. homologous transfusion: is not a transfusion of the patient's own blood

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