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US
/ˈpɫæzmə/
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[ UK /plˈæzmɐ/ ]
[ UK /plˈæzmɐ/ ]
NOUN
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(physical chemistry) a fourth state of matter distinct from solid or liquid or gas and present in stars and fusion reactors; a gas becomes a plasma when it is heated until the atoms lose all their electrons, leaving a highly electrified collection of nuclei and free electrons
particles in space exist in the form of a plasma - a green slightly translucent variety of chalcedony used as a gemstone
- the colorless watery fluid of the blood and lymph that contains no cells, but in which the blood cells (erythrocytes, leukocytes, and thrombocytes) are suspended
How To Use plasma In A Sentence
- The study also examined blood plasma levels of atazanavir, residual (low-level) viraemia, and drug resistance mutations. Undefined
- Recent studies have revealed a correlation between prognosis in heart failure and plasma levels of such neurohormones as endothelin, norepinephrine and renin, among others.
- Plasma levels of GH increase following seawater exposure of coho, chum and Atlantic salmon and rainbow trout.
- Neither dose nor plasma levels were significantly correlated with either akathisia or parkinsonian side effects.
- Plasma level of carbamazepine upon admission was 29.8 mcg./ml. Carbamazepine
- This indicates a level of plasma membrane invagination comparable with mammalian skeletal muscle.
- She blasted him in the face with a shot of plasma, more than likely killing the pilot instantly.
- Coagulopathy/hemorrhage: fresh frozen plasma, possibly vitamin K-phytonadione I.V. Hypoglycemia: Dextrose 25g I.V. (with coma, seizures, or change in mental status) Aspirin: effects, poisoning
- You can upgrade your already present cannon or purchase new weapon types including plasma bolts, lasers, flame-throwers and grenades.
- These parameters are influenced by the plasma clearance, volume of distribution and bioavailability of the drug.
