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Blood Plasma-Definition

By Pam Stephan, About.com

Updated: November 5, 2007

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Definition: A watery, almost colorless fluid that contains no cells. It accounts for about half the volume of blood and lymphatic fluid. Red and white blood cells and platelets are suspended in blood plasma.
Pronunciation: PLAZ-muh
Also Known As: plasm
Common Misspellings: plasmah

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