Plasma

Definition

Plasma is the liquid component of blood in which blood cells are suspended, making up about 55% of total blood volume. It is primarily composed of water, proteins, salts, lipids, and glucose.

Related terms

Erythrocytes:

Red blood cells responsible for carrying oxygen from the lungs to body tissues and carbon dioxide back to the lungs.

Leukocytes:

White blood cells that are part of the immune system, helping to fight infection and disease.

Platelets:

Small cell fragments in the blood that play a critical role in clotting and wound healing