Definition, Meaning & Synonyms

pheresis

Noun

fə-ˈrē-səs

Definition

A medical procedure that involves the separation of specific components of blood.

Examples

Pheresis is commonly used in the treatment of certain blood disorders.
The doctor recommended pheresis for the patient’s condition.
During pheresis, the patient’s blood is drawn and separated into its components.

Meaning

The term ‘pheresis’ refers to a process used in medicine to remove certain elements from blood, such as plasma or platelets, often for therapeutic purposes.