blood plasma
noun
: the pale yellow fluid of whole blood that consists of water and its dissolved constituents including especially proteins (such as albumin, fibrinogen, and globulins)
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It's manufactured from blood plasma donated by people who've been immunized against rabies, KFF News reports.
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
More broadly, training and living in hot conditions can increase blood plasma volume, improve sweating and help athletes work closer to their normal limits.
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Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
The sole treatment is BabyBIG, an IV medication made from blood plasma of people immunized against botulism.
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ABC News,
13 June 2026
Drew is known for his work in developing long-term storage for blood plasma and working with the American Red Cross to organize the first extensive blood bank in the nation.
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USA Today,
19 May 2026
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Cara Lynn Shultz,
PEOPLE,
2 July 2026
More broadly, training and living in hot conditions can increase blood plasma volume, improve sweating and help athletes work closer to their normal limits.
—
Chris Stokel-Walker,
Scientific American,
19 June 2026
The sole treatment is BabyBIG, an IV medication made from blood plasma of people immunized against botulism.
—
ABC News,
13 June 2026
Drew is known for his work in developing long-term storage for blood plasma and working with the American Red Cross to organize the first extensive blood bank in the nation.
—
USA Today,
19 May 2026
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“Blood plasma.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/blood%20plasma. Accessed 6 Jul. 2026.
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