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Perfuse (Verb)

Force a fluid through (a body part or tissue); "perfuse a liver with a salt solution".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

A solution was used to perfuse the isolated kidney tissue with oxygen and nutrients to keep it alive for study.
The researchers decided to perfuse the donated liver with a special preservation solution before transplant surgery.
The lab technician perfused the rat's brain with a chemical fixative to prepare it for microscopic examination.
In the experiment, a dye was used to perfuse the coronary arteries to visualize blood flow.
The medical team was able to perfuse the patient's heart with warm blood to revive it after a long period of ischemia.

Cause to spread or flush or flood through, over, or across; "The sky was suffused with a warm pink color".

Verbs of size, temperature change, intensifying, etc..

The smell of freshly brewed coffee perfused the entire office, providing a warm welcome for employees.
Her face was perfused with a healthy glow after a summer spent outdoors.
A sense of calm perfused the room as the soft music played in the background.
The town's main street was perfused with colorful lights and decorations during the holiday season.
The scientist's eyes sparkled as excitement perfused her voice while explaining the groundbreaking discovery.