plas·ma·pher·e·sis (pl z m -f r  -ss, -f-r -)n. A process in which plasma is taken from donated blood and the remaining components, mostly red blood cells, are returned to the donor. [plasm(a) + Greek aphairesis, removal; see aphaeresis.] |
plasmapheresis [ˌplæzməˈfɛrəsəs]
n
(Medicine) (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
[from plasm + Greek aphairesis taking away]
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