Plasma
Pronunciation: /ˈplæzmə/
Plasma (noun)
- the liquid part of blood that carries cells and nutrients.
- a hot, ionized gas with free-moving electrons and ions.
- a type of flat-screen television using gas to display images.
Examples
- Doctors analyzed the plasma for signs of infection.
- Plasma donations help save lives in emergencies.
Common collocations: donate plasma, plasma transfusion, plasma sample, plasma physics, ionized plasma