PLASMA SUBSTITUTES
\plˈazmə sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːts], \plˈazmə sˈʌbstɪtjˌuːts], \p_l_ˈa_z_m_ə s_ˈʌ_b_s_t_ɪ_t_j_ˌuː_t_s]\
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Any liquid used to replace blood plasma, usually a saline solution, often with serum albumins, dextrans or other preparations. These substances do not enhance the oxygen- carrying capacity of blood, but merely replace the volume. They are also used to treat dehydration.
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