| plasmapheresis |
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.
Ãâó: www.stjude.org/glossary
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| plasma renin activity |
a measurement of the enzymatic activity of renin in vitro; angiotensinogen is added to a sample containing renin and the amount of angiotensin I generated is measured.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| plasminogen activator |
a general term for a group of substances that have the ability to cleave plasminogen and convert it into plasmin, its active form; see t-plasminogen a. and u-plasminogen a.
Ãâó: www.merckmedicus.com/pp/us/hcp/thcp_dorlands_conte...
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| plasmapheresis |
a procedure for removing unwanted substances from the blood in which blood is drawn, its plasma is separated and replaced, and the cleansed blood is returned to the body
Ãâó: www.american-depot.com/services/resources_gl_p.asp
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| plasmodium |
A naked, multinucleate, vegetative (fungal ) body capable of amoeboid motion.
Ãâó: library.thinkquest.org/25368/e_glossary.html
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