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hemodialysis

/hɛmɔɪəlɪˈsaɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does hemodialysis mean?

noun

A medical treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine, typically for people with kidney failure.

Example

"The patient underwent hemodialysis three times a week to remove excess fluids from her body."

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