Cytapheresis

Cytapheresis
Cytapheresis
Intervention
MeSH D016238

Cytapheresis is the removal of a cell-based component of blood. It is contrasted with plasmapheresis, which is the removal of blood plasma.

Types of cytapheresis include:

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  • cytapheresis — A procedure in which various cells can be separated from the withdrawn blood and retained, with the plasma and other formed elements retransfused into the donor. [cyt + G. aphairesis, a withdrawal] * * * cyt·a·phe·re·sis (sīt″ə… …   Medical dictionary

  • Erythrocytapheresis — Erythrocytapheresis, generally speaking, is the withdrawal of blood, more specifically including the separation and retention of red blood cells, and also the retransfusion of the remainder into the donor.Types of cytapheresis include:*… …   Wikipedia

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