plasma donor
Gives liquid blood
A plasma donor is someone who gives plasma—the liquid component of blood—for medical use.
Plasma donation differs from whole blood donation: blood is drawn, plasma separated out, and red blood cells returned to the donor.
This allows more frequent donations.
Plasma is used to create therapies for immune deficiencies, clotting disorders, and other conditions: The clinic is always looking for plasma donors.
- bloodBody's oxygen carrier
- blood bankStored supply for transfusions
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- needle stickAccidental puncture from syringe
- veinVessel toward heart
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