plateletpheresis - platelets are separated from whole blood and the rest is returned to the donor. pheresis, apheresis - a procedure in which blood is drawn and separated into its components by dialysis; some are retained and the rest are returned to the donor by transfusion.
Webster Dictionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: Iodine(noun) a nonmetallic element, of the halogen group, occurring always in combination, as in the iodides. When isolated it is in the form of dark gray metallic scales, resembling plumbago, soft but brittle, and emitting a chlorinelike odor.
Iodine is a natural dark violet, non-metallic element that plays a. key role in human metabolism. It is essential for the production. of thyroid hormones and an iodine deficiency can result in. hypothyroidism. Iodine occurs naturally in the form of iodide. ions in sea water, fish, oysters and certain seaweeds2. It can. also be found in vegetables grown in iodine-rich soil and dairy. products. It has been described as âthe most potent antiseptic. availableâ3. What is the history of iodine in.