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hemodialysis

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

noun

Biochemistry.
  1. 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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“While recovering from the transplant, he contracted a bile duct infection, which led to hemodialysis to filter out the toxins in his body.”

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 21, 2025

He had preexisting health conditions that may have contributed to his death, including high blood pressure and chronic renal failure requiring hemodialysis.

From Salon • May 11, 2024

Conditions such as hypertension and diabetes can compromise this vital function, leading to a kidney failure -- irreversible condition necessitating lifelong treatment through artificial hemodialysis or donor kidney transplantation.

From Science Daily • Jan. 17, 2024

It is usually prescribed daily, and for significantly longer periods each day than hemodialysis.

From New York Times • Nov. 10, 2022

Must be taken to health clinic every forty-eight hours for hemodialysis.

From "We Were Here" by Matt De La Peña