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