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dialysis Definition

di·aly·sis (dī al′ə sis)

noun pl. -·ses′-sēz′

  1. Chem. any process in which the smaller dissolved molecules in a solution separate from the larger molecules by diffusing through a semipermeable membrane
  2. Med. any of various procedures, usually performed on a regular basis on patients who have impaired kidney function, in which chemical dialysis is used to remove toxic waste, chemicals, etc. from the blood

Etymology: L < Gr, separation, dissolution < dialyein, to separate, dissolve < dia-, apart + lyein, loose

dialysis Related Forms

di′a·lyt′ic (dī′ə lit′ik) adjective di′a·lyt′i·cally adverb

dialysis Usage Examples

Converse of subject

treat: HUS leading to renal failure is treated by dialysis.

Converse of object

  • undergo: One was for my mom to undergo kidney dialysis.
  • require: About 50 % of patients require dialysis or a kidney transplant at some time in their lives.
  • start: Starting dialysis Your child will come to hospital for each dialysis session.
  • receive: Last year her kidneys failed and she has been receiving dialysis for 9 months, however last month her liver failed.

Adjective modifier

  • peritoneal: In general, peritoneal dialysis is suitable for most children with kidney failure.
  • ambulatory: Patients with ESRD managed with other forms of dialysis such as ambulatory peritoneal dialysis have not been studied.
  • renal: Patient with chronic renal failure prior to renal dialysis or transplantation.
  • continuous: Continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis ( CAPD ) is a simpler type of dialysis that can be carried out at home.
  • automated: Automated peritoneal dialysis occurs for 8-9 hours overnight whilst the patient sleeps.
  • chronic: Chronic dialysis for kidney patients where the folic acid is removed by the dialysis.

Modifies a noun

  • adequacy: Kinetic methods which measure the clearances ( removal ) of urea and creatinine are now the gold standard for the assessment of dialysis adequacy.
  • fluid: He or she will then need a further 12 days of antibiotics in the dialysis fluid at home.
  • catheter: Dialysis with central dialysis catheter close to the patient's heart.
  • membrane: The glass recording microelectrode was placed through the middle of the loop of the dialysis membrane.
  • machine: My question is are all dialysis machine the same?
  • patient: The first dialysis patient went through the unit on Monday 10 July.

Noun used with modifier

  • kidney: There are special rules for some kidney dialysis patients to help them qualify.
  • satellite: North Bristol's Brunel satellite dialysis unit fits in with Government plans to expand haemodialysis capacity according to patients ' clinical and lifestyle needs.
  • maintenance: His record company told reporters: " Barry has started a course of maintenance dialysis therapy.