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Plasmapheresis
Pronunciation
Definition 1
The process of separating certain cells from the plasma in the blood by a machine; only the cells are returned to the person. Plasmapheresis can be used to remove excess antibodies from the blood. (NCI Dictionary)
Definition 2
A procedure that collects plasma from the peripheral blood while returning the rest to the donor. (NCI Thesaurus)
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