plasma volume extender

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Etymology: Gk, plassein + L, volumen, paper roll, extendere, to stretch

an IV solution of dextran, proteins, or other substances used to treat shock caused by blood volume loss.

extender [ek-sten´der]

something that enlarges or prolongs; called also expander.

artificial plasma extender (plasma volume extender) a substance that can be transfused to maintain fluid volume of the blood in event of great necessity, supplemental to the use of whole blood and plasma. Called also plasma volume expander.

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