Definitions
There are 2 meanings of the word
Apheresis.
Apheresis - as a noun
(linguistics) omission at the beginning of a word as in `coon' for `raccoon' or `till' for `until'
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
aphaeresis15A procedure in which blood is drawn and separated into its components by dialysis; some are retained and the rest are returned to the donor by transfusion
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
pheresis13Hypernyms (Closely Related)
dialysis12Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Example Sentences
"Plasma apheresis is a type of apheresis in which the plasma is separated and removed from the blood."
"Red blood cell apheresis is a process that selectively removes only the red blood cells from the blood."
"Plateletpheresis is a form of apheresis where only platelets are collected from the donor's blood."
"Therapeutic apheresis is the use of apheresis to remove harmful substances or disease-causing components from the blood."
"In some cases, apheresis is performed to collect a specific component of the blood for transfusion to another person."
Word Game Points
Is APHERESIS a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apheresis is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
APHERESIS has a SCRABBLE points total of 14.
Is APHERESIS a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apheresis is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordAPHERESIS has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 14.
Is APHERESIS a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apheresis is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordAPHERESIS has a WORDFEUD points total of 15.
