Definition of plasmapheresis in English:
plasmapheresis
noun ˌplazməˈfɛrɪsɪsˌplazməfəˈriːsɪs
mass nounMedicine A method of removing blood plasma from the body by withdrawing blood, separating it into plasma and cells, and transfusing the cells back into the bloodstream. It is performed especially to remove antibodies in treating autoimmune conditions.
Example sentencesExamples
- She was treated with plasmapheresis and platelet transfusions.
- Twelve hours after surgery, plasmapheresis was performed in the burn intensive care unit.
- If fresh frozen plasma is not the replacement fluid, it is essential to monitor patients for signs and symptoms of coagulopathy because plasma, some white blood cells, and platelets are removed during plasmapheresis.
- Many treatments have been used for Graves' orbitopathy, including corticosteroids, cyclosporine, surgery, plasmapheresis and radiotherapy, but the optimal therapy for individual patients has not been determined.
- Patients treated early with plasmapheresis required less mechanical ventilation, and hospitalization time was decreased.
Origin
1920s: from plasma + Greek aphairesis 'taking away' (from apo- 'from' + hairein 'take').