haemodialysis

UK:*UK and possibly other pronunciationsUK and possibly other pronunciations/ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs/


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haemodialysis, hemodialysis / ˌhiːməʊdaɪˈælɪsɪs ˌhɛm-/ ( -ses / -ˌsiːz/)
  1. the filtering of circulating blood through a semipermeable membrane in an apparatus (haemodialyser or artificial kidney) to remove waste products: performed in cases of kidney failure
    See also dialysis
Etymology: 20th Century: from haemo- + dialysis
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