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whole blood

  [hohl bluhd for 1; hohl bluhd for 2]
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–noun
1. blood directly from the body, from which none of the components have been removed, used in transfusions.
2. relationship between persons through both parents.
Compare half blood.

Origin:
1400–50; late ME
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ZenBio, Inc
Human Serum & Blood Products Custom Collections/Donor Parameters
www.zen-Bio.com
Human Whole Blood Product
Supplies researchers with whole blood, red blood cells & platelets.
www.innov-research.com
whole blood  
n.  Blood drawn from the body from which no constituent, such as plasma or platelets, has been removed.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: whole blood
Function: noun
: blood with all its components intact that has been withdrawn from a donor into an anticoagulant solution for use to restore bloodvolume especially after traumatic blood loss
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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whole blood n.
Blood from which no constituent such as plasma or platelets has been removed.

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whole blood   (hōl)  Pronunciation Key 
Blood from which no constituent, such as red blood cells, white blood cells, plasma, or platelets, has been removed. Whole blood is commonly obtained through blood donation and can be transfused directly or broken down into blood components that can be transfused separately.
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