plasmapheresis

Definition

A medical procedure where they remove your blood, spin it in a centrifuge like a fancy carnival ride, separate out the plasma, and return the blood cells mixed with fresh plasma or a substitute. It's like an oil change for your circulatory system, used to treat autoimmune disorders and other conditions where your plasma is misbehaving. The medical equivalent of 'have you tried turning it off and on again?'

Example Usage

After several rounds of plasmapheresis, her antibody levels finally decreased enough for the doctors to stop looking concerned during appointments.

Source: Medical terminology

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