Plasmapheresis (Noun)
Meaning
Plasma is separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor.
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The medical procedure of plasmapheresis allows for the collection of plasma while returning the remaining blood components to the donor.
- Plasmapheresis is a process where the plasma is separated from the other blood components and the remaining blood is returned to the donor.
- The donated plasma obtained through plasmapheresis is used to create life-saving therapies for patients with rare and serious diseases.
- Plasmapheresis can be performed manually or using automated devices that separate the plasma from the other blood components.
- Donors who undergo plasmapheresis can donate more frequently than whole blood donors since only the plasma is collected and the remaining blood is returned.