Procedure whereby plasma is separated and extracted from anticoagulated whole blood and the red cells retransfused to the donor. Plasmapheresis is also employed for therapeutic use.
Polygamous
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Of or pertaining to polygamy; characterized by, or
involving, polygamy; having a plurality of wives; as, polygamous
marriages; -- opposed to monogamous.
Polygamous meaning & definition 1 of Polygamous.
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[Polygamy] is a marriage or relationship which includes more than two partners. When a man is married to more than one wife at a time, the relationship is called [polygyny]; and when a woman is married to more than one husband at a time, it is called [polyandry]. If a marriage includes multiple husbands and wives, it can be called group or conjoint marriage. All parties involved in these type of relationships are polygamous
Polygamous meaning & definition 2 of Polygamous.
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Relating to or involving polygamy.
Polygamous meaning & definition 3 of Polygamous.
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married to more than one person at the same time, or relating to this practice:
Polygamous meaning & definition 4 of Polygamous.
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Practicing, relating to, or involving polygamy.
Polygamous meaning & definition 5 of Polygamous.
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