Meaning of the word hemodialysis in English
What does hemodialysis mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.
hemodialysis
US /ˌhiː.moʊ.daɪˈæl.ə.sɪs/
UK /ˌhiː.moʊ.daɪˈæl.ə.sɪs/
Noun
1.
a medical procedure to remove waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to do so adequately. It involves diverting the patient's blood through a machine that filters it.
Example:
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Patients with kidney failure often require regular hemodialysis treatments.
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The nurse explained the hemodialysis process to the new patient.
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