Apheresis

Apheresis (Greek: "to take away") is a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation. While being related to it, it is distinct from dialysis, which does not separate directly but rather uses osmosis.

Related Topics:
Greek - Medical technology - Blood - Dialysis - Osmosis

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