Fresh frozen plasma transfusion is sometimes referred to as FFP transfusion, which stands for fresh frozen plasma. Another term for fresh frozen plasma is simply frozen plasma. This type of transfusion may also be called plasma infusion or plasma replacement therapy. Other synonyms for fresh frozen plasma transfusion include plasma transfusion, plasma therapy, and plasma volume replacement. Whatever the term used, fresh frozen plasma transfusion is a medical procedure in which plasma, a component of blood, from a healthy donor is given to a patient in order to replenish lost or deficient plasma. This treatment is used for a variety of medical conditions, including bleeding disorders, liver disease, and some types of cancer.