How many points is APHAERESIS worth in Scrabble?

APHAERESIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

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APHAERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).

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APHAERESIS

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APHAERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points. APHAERESIS is a noun form of apheresis. APHERESIS means "a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation".

Meaning & examples

noun

Elision, suppression, or complete loss of a letter or sound (syllable) from the beginning of a word, such as the development of special from especial; procope.
(specific, still current) The removal of blood from a patient, and the removal of certain components (such as platelets) from that blood, followed by the transfusion of the filtered blood back to the donor (patient).
(general) Extirpation or extraction of a superfluity (especially a pathological one) from the body, especially blood.

Synonyms: hemapheresis, pheresis, procope

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Definition and meaning

APHAERESIS is a noun form of apheresis. APHERESIS means "a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation".

In a sentence: "The aphaeresis is noted."

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APHAERESES15 pts

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APHAERESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is APHAERESIS a Scrabble word?: APHAERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 15 points.
What does APHAERESIS mean?: APHAERESIS is a noun form of apheresis. APHERESIS means "a medical technology in which the blood of a donor or patient is passed through an apparatus that separates out one particular constituent and returns the remainder to the circulation".
How do you use APHAERESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The aphaeresis is noted."
How many points is APHAERESIS worth in Scrabble?: APHAERESIS is worth 15 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APHAERESIS?: APHAERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).