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

“Some people have needle phobia, some people may not have the eyesight to do peritoneal dialysis, some people may be too sick.”

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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