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albumin
The major protein in plasma that is important in maintaining blood volume.
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allogeneic blood
The term allogeneic blood has exactly the same meaning as homologous blood.
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antibody
A protein usually produced by the immune system (an immunoglobulin) and found in the response to the presence of antigens.
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antigen
A substance that causes the formation of an antibody.
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apheresis
A procedure in which blood is temporarily withdrawn, one or more components are selectively removed, and the remainder of the blood is re-infused into the donor.
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blood group
Complex chemical substances found on or in the surface of red cells that distinguish each blood group. The two more important blood group systems in transfusion work are the ABO and Rh systems.
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code of good manufacturing practice
A set of standards that provide assurance that a manufacturer has a quality system in place that meets the requirements for the product being made.
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creutzfeldt–jakob disease
A central nervous system disease that causes pre-senile dementia, myoclonus, and distinctive electroencephalographic changes caused by a prion.
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cryoprecipitate
A clotting factor preparation derived from plasma. Its main use is as a source of fibrinogen. It includes factor VIII and is used in the treatment of massive bleeding.
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