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whole blood

noun as in unmodified blood

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The Times found that the closed colonies produced more than 97% of canine blood products — including whole blood, red blood cells and fresh frozen plasma — sold in the state through September of this year.

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The team developed a self-assembling methodology where synthetic peptides are mixed with whole blood taken from the patient to create a material that harnesses key molecules, cells, and mechanisms of the natural healing process.

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During the 12 months of the experiment, one group of firefighters donated plasma every six weeks; a second group donated whole blood every 12 weeks; and the final group did not donate blood at all.

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“Alright, starting whole blood over here,” someone else replied.

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Because he donates platelets, he can give more frequently than someone donating “whole blood,” which includes platelets, plasma and red blood cells.

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