hemodialysis

American  

[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.

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Etymology

Origin of hemodialysis

First recorded in 1945–50; hemo- + dialysis

Example Sentences

Professor Polkinghorne emphasized that the results are specific to people receiving hemodialysis for kidney failure.

From Science Daily

“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

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

From Salon

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

The only current alternative for home hemodialysis systems is the portable NxStage System One, made by Fresenius Medical Care, which has headquarters in Germany.

From New York Times