How many points is APHERESIS worth in Scrabble?

APHERESIS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.

Which dictionaries accept APHERESIS?

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

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APHERESIS

14 pts

APHERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points. 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

/əˈfɪəɹɪsɪs/

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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noun

Valid NWL (US) Scrabble Word

Definition and meaning

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 apheresis is noted."

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Word forms

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Letter Values

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APHERESIS Scrabble FAQ

Is APHERESIS a Scrabble word?: APHERESIS is a valid Scrabble word in NWL2023 (US). It scores 14 points.
What does APHERESIS mean?: 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 APHERESIS in a sentence?: In a sentence: "The apheresis is noted."
How many points is APHERESIS worth in Scrabble?: APHERESIS is worth 14 Scrabble points before board bonuses.
Which dictionaries accept APHERESIS?: APHERESIS is valid in NWL2023 (US) and valid in CSW24 (International).