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defibrinate

American  
[dee-fahy-bruh-neyt] / diˈfaɪ brəˌneɪt /

verb (used with object)

Medicine/Medical.
defibrinated, defibrinating
  1. to remove fibrin from (blood).


Other Word Forms

Etymology

Origin of defibrinate

First recorded in 1835–45; de- + fibrin + -ate 1

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Van Helsing, turning to me, said, "He is so young and strong, and of blood so pure that we need not defibrinate it."

From Dracula by Stoker, Bram

Although naturalists have only recently discovered that vampires can be kept alive with defibrinated blood.

From Time Magazine Archive

The blood from the hyperimmunes is defibrinated and a preservative added, and after it has been tested for potency and freedom from contaminating organisms, it is ready for use.

From Common Diseases of Farm Animals by Craig, R. A., D. V. M.

It is known as "defibrinated" blood.13.Certain substances, called opsonins, have recently been shown to exist in the plasma, that aid the white corpuscles in their work of destroying germs.

From Physiology and Hygiene for Secondary Schools by Walters, Francis M.

"What is your explanation of the presence of defibrinated blood in the safe?"

From The Red Thumb Mark by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)

In the second place, that print was evidently made with the aid of certain appliances and materials, and one of those materials, namely defibrinated blood, was found in the safe.

From The Red Thumb Mark by Freeman, R. Austin (Richard Austin)

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