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Definition
Blood plasma; the pale yellow liquid component of blood that holds the blood cells in suspension.
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How it's used
Medical professionals in Hong Kong use this term primarily in clinical settings when discussing transfusions or laboratory analysis. It is distinct from whole blood, which contains cellular components like red blood cells, and from serum, which is plasma that has had clotting factors removed. You will rarely hear this word outside of hospital or scientific contexts.
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The doctor said he needs a blood plasma transfusion.
Does this bag of blood plasma need to be stored in the fridge?
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Common mistake
Learners often confuse this with blood in general. Remember that it specifically refers to the liquid component after cells have been removed, not the red fluid people usually associate with injuries.
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Grammar guides
- QuestionsFrom yes or no questions to asking who, what, where, and when. The patterns you need to ask questions naturally in Cantonese.
- ClassifiersCantonese puts a classifier between a number and a noun, and a bare classifier on its own can mean the. Learn the common ones and how to use them.
- ComparisonsHow to say bigger than, the most, the same as, and not as good as. Cantonese uses 過 where Mandarin uses 比, and that catches a lot of learners out.
