apheresis
/ˌæfəˈrɛsɪs/Definitions
1. noun
the process of removing blood components, such as plasma or red blood cells, from the body, often for medical reasons
“The doctor explained the concept of apheresis to the patient before the procedure.”
2. noun
a type of blood donation where blood components are removed and separated for medical use
“She became an apheresis donor to help patients with rare blood disorders.”
3. noun
a process used to separate and remove specific components from a solution or mixture
“The lab technician used apheresis to purify the water sample.”