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plasmapheresis

plas·ma·pher·e·sis
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    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [plaz-muh-fuh-ree-sis]
    • /ˌplæz mə fəˈri sɪs/
    • /plˌazməfərˈiːsɪs/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [plaz-muh-fuh-ree-sis]
    • /ˌplæz mə fəˈri sɪs/

Definitions of plasmapheresis word

  • noun plasmapheresis a type of apheresis in which blood cells are returned to the bloodstream of the donor and the plasma is used, as for tranfusion. 1
  • noun plasmapheresis (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 0
  • noun plasmapheresis 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 0
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Origin of plasmapheresis

First appearance:

before 1915
One of the 14% newest English words
First recorded in 1915-20; plasm- + apheresis

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Parts of speech for Plasmapheresis

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plasmapheresis popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 68% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.
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