Definitions of Plasmapheresis [ˌplæz mə fəˈri sɪs]

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Definition of 'Plasmapheresis'

Random House Webster's College Dictionary

1. (n.) plasmapheresis
a type of apheresis in which blood cells are returned to the bloodstream of the donor and the plasma is used, as for transfusion.

Etymology: (1915–20)

Definition of 'Plasmapheresis'

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1. (noun) plasmapheresis
plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor

Definition of 'Plasmapheresis'

U.S. National Library of Medicine

1. Plasmapheresis
Procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor. Plasmapheresis is also employed for therapeutic use.

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