Meaning Of The Word Plasmapheresis

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Plasmapheresis Definition
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What's The Definition Of Plasmapheresis?

plasmapheresis in American English
a medical procedure in which blood is taken from a donor or patient, the plasma is separated from the blood cells in a centrifuge, and the blood cells are returned to the person's circulatory system
noun: a type of apheresis in which blood cells are returned to the bloodstream of the donor and the plasma is used, as for tranfusion

plasmapheresis in British English
noun: (in blood transfusion) a technique for removing healthy or infected plasma by separating it from the red blood cells by settling or using a centrifuge and retransfusing the red blood cells into the donor or patient

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