Plasmapheresis
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.
Usage tips
Formal
therapeutic procedure,blood purification,plasma exchange
noun
A treatment that removes harmful antibodies from the bloodstream.
Patients undergoing plasmapheresis may experience relief from their symptoms.
Usage tips
Neutral
autoimmune treatment,therapeutic apheresis,disease management
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.
Usage tips
Formal
therapeutic procedure,blood purification,plasma exchange
noun
A treatment that removes harmful antibodies from the bloodstream.
Patients undergoing plasmapheresis may experience relief from their symptoms.
Usage tips
Neutral
autoimmune treatment,therapeutic apheresis,disease management
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used in clinical settings and medical discussions.
Plasmapheresis is commonly referenced in healthcare contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Complexity
The term may be complex for laypersons.
Try explaining it as 'plasma removal' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Some may find the concept intimidating or overly clinical.
Use relatable analogies to make it more approachable.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used in clinical settings and medical discussions.
Plasmapheresis is commonly referenced in healthcare contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Complexity
The term may be complex for laypersons.
Try explaining it as 'plasma removal' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Some may find the concept intimidating or overly clinical.
Use relatable analogies to make it more approachable.
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Used in clinical settings and medical discussions.
Plasmapheresis is commonly referenced in healthcare contexts.
Pro Tip 2/3Complexity
The term may be complex for laypersons.
Try explaining it as 'plasma removal' instead.
Pro Tip 3/3Emotional Connotation
Some may find the concept intimidating or overly clinical.
Use relatable analogies to make it more approachable.
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