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pheresis

noun phe·re·sis \fə-ˈrē-səs\
plural phe·re·ses \-ˌsēz\

Definition of PHERESIS

:  apheresis
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Origin of PHERESIS

probably back-formation from plasmapheresis
First Known Use: 1975
Medical Dictionary

pheresis

noun phe·re·sis \fə-ˈrē-səs\
plural phe·re·ses \-ˌsēz\

Medical Definition of PHERESIS

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