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PLASMAPHERESIS

\plˌazmɐfəɹˈiːsɪs], \plˌazmɐfəɹˈiːsɪs], \p_l_ˌa_z_m_ɐ_f_ə_ɹ_ˈiː_s_ɪ_s]\

Definitions of PLASMAPHERESIS

2006 - WordNet 3.0
2011 - English Dictionary Database
2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary

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plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor

2006 - WordNet 3.0
By Princeton University

plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor

2011 - English Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

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.

2010 - Medical Dictionary Database
By DataStellar Co., Ltd

The process of removing the plasma from drawn blood and returning the cells to the circulation. Used in experimental investigations.

1916 - Appleton's medical dictionary
By Smith Ely Jelliffe

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