human plasma protein fraction
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hu·man plas·ma pro·tein frac·tion
a sterile solution of selected proteins derived from the blood plasma of adult human donors, containing 4.5-5.5 g of protein per 100 mL, of which 83-90% is albumin and the remainder α- and β-globulins; used as blood volume supporter.
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hu·man plas·ma pro·tein frac·tion
(hyū'măn plaz'mă prō'tēn frak'shŭn)A solution of selected proteins derived from the plasma of human donors, containing 4.5-5.5 g of protein per 100 mL, of which 83-90% is albumin and the remainder is α- and β-globulins; used as a blood volume supporter.
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