defibrinate
Americanverb (used with object)
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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.
The blood, defibrinated and freshly drawn, has marked germicidal action; for bacteria its action is decidedly deadly, even hours after it has been drawn from the body.
From Scientific American Supplement, No. 787, January 31, 1891 by Various
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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