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Cells and tissue terminology

Plasma

Also known as: blood plasma

The liquid portion of blood in which blood cells and platelets are carried.

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What this means in a clinic conversation

Plasma contains proteins, including clotting proteins. A product described as plasma needs further details about what was separated, concentrated or added during preparation.

A question to bring

Which components are retained or added in this plasma preparation?

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Sources and editorial context

This definition was compiled from the sources below and has not received independent clinical review. It supports understanding and consultation preparation.

  1. NCI Dictionary: plasma · National Cancer InstituteReference checked 2026-10-02
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