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Dialysis
Definition
Dialysis is a medical treatment that helps remove waste and excess water from the blood when the kidneys can't do it naturally.
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- kidney dialysis
- hemodialysis treatment
- dialysis patient
- dialysis machine
- dialysis center
- renal dialysis
- peritoneal dialysis
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noun dialysis
Usage note
Dialysis is a medical procedure. It is not typically used in a figurative sense, so informal or literary synonyms are rare. The term is specific to the medical context of filtering blood or other fluids.
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Example sentences
- My aunt had to start dialysis after her kidneys stopped working.
- The hospital has a special room for patients receiving dialysis.
- Dialysis can be difficult and time-consuming, but it helps people with kidney problems feel better.
- During dialysis, the patient's blood flows through a machine that filters out wastes and extra water.
- If you have kidney disease, your doctor might recommend dialysis to help your body stay healthy.
Quotes
Dialysis is a way to replace some of the work that your kidneys used to do. - National Kidney Foundation
Dialysis is not a cure, but it can help you feel better and live longer. - American Kidney Fund
Dialysis treatments can be tiring, but they are an important part of staying healthy with kidney disease. - Fresenius Medical Care
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