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Plasma
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plasma
(biology) the colorless liquid part of the blood in which the blood cells are suspended
What is "plasma"?
Plasma is the liquid component of blood that carries various substances such as nutrients, hormones, antibodies, and waste products throughout the body. It makes up a significant portion of the blood volume and plays a crucial role in maintaining homeostasis by transporting essential molecules and regulating body temperature. Plasma also contains clotting factors that help control bleeding and maintain the integrity of blood vessels.
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plasma
a gas with nearly no electrical charge that exists in the sun and other stars
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plasma
a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone
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plasma is separated and removed by apheresis for therapeutic purposes.
My neighbor became a plasma donor to aid in medical treatments.
The charged particles in the plasma reacted with the magnetic field to create spectacular auroras in the sky.
The challenge of achieving sustainable nuclear fusion on Earth lies in confining the high-temperature plasma required for fusion and sustaining the reaction in a controlled manner.
