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peritoneal dialysis

British

noun

a technique of dialysis used when haemodialysis is inappropriate; it makes use of the peritoneum as an autogenous semipermeable membrane

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Doctors determined she was suffering from kidney failure and needed ongoing treatment including chemotherapy and peritoneal dialysis.

From Los Angeles Times ● Jan. 6, 2026

Amrit undergoes nine hours of peritoneal dialysis each night, a method of blood purification used when kidneys fail.

From BBC ● Jul. 20, 2025

With peritoneal dialysis and more frequent hemodialysis, “it’s much gentler,” said Dr. Sarnak, the lead author of a recent statement by the American Heart Association.

From New York Times ● Nov. 10, 2022

Patients there receive peritoneal dialysis first unless there is a medical reason that would preclude it.

From Salon ● Dec. 31, 2021

His son is on peritoneal dialysis, which means he has catheters coming out of his belly to remove fluid.

From Slate ● Aug. 3, 2021

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