Which is the correct breakdown and translation of the medical term cytapheresis?

A. cyt (clot) + apheresis (dialysis) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
B. cyt (clot) + apheresis (drawing) = drawing of a patient's blood in order to remove clots
C. cyt (blood) + apheresis (separation) = "blood separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
D. cyt (cell) + apheresis (separation) = "cell separation"; drawing of the patient's blood, removal of the cells, and then returning the rest of the blood to the patient's body
E. cyt (cell) + apheresis (excessive flow) = excessive flow of the blood cells through the veins


Answer: D

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