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MSH: Procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor. Plasmapheresis is also employed for therapeutic use.,CSP: procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor; plasmapheresis is also employed for detoxification in therapeutic use.,NCI: 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.
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