Plasmapheresis

usgb/ˌplæz.məˈfɪr.ə.sɪs/
noun

A medical procedure that involves the separation and removal of plasma from the blood, usually to treat certain diseases.

Plasmapheresis is often used to treat patients with severe autoimmune diseases.
Visual representation of "plasmapheresis" - A medical procedure that involves the separation and removal of plasma from the blood, usually to treat certain diseases.

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Formal

therapeutic procedure,blood purification,plasma exchange

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Used in clinical settings and medical discussions.

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Plasmapheresis is commonly referenced in healthcare contexts.
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