hemodialysis

American

[hee-moh-dahy-al-uh-sis, hem-oh-] / ˌhi moʊ daɪˈæl ə sɪs, ˌhɛm oʊ- /

noun

Biochemistry.

dialysis of the blood, especially with an artificial kidney, for the removal of waste products.

Etymology

Origin of hemodialysis

First recorded in 1945–50; hemo- + dialysis

Example Sentences

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He had just a few more sessions left to be trained on using the Tablo Hemodialysis System, a home dialysis product made by Outset Medical, based in San Jose.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Hemodialysis is done at a dialysis center, usually three four-hour treatments a week.

From Seattle Times • Feb. 10, 2018

Hemodialysis would break the medical stalemate, but my patient flatly refuses it.

From Washington Post • Mar. 9, 2015

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