Aphæresis

Full definition of aphæresis

Noun

1. Alternative form of apheresis loss of a letter or sound from the beginning of a word
2. Alternative form of apheresis general extraction of a superfluity from the body
3. Alternative form of apheresis removal and filtration of blood
• 2006: Philippe Rouger, Pharmaceuticals Policy and Law — Comparison of national donation patterns: The EuroNet–TMS survey, volume 7, pp37–48In the other EU countries whole blood or aphæresis donations are entirely based on altruism.