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dialysis

/dɑɪˈælɪsɪs/ noun · British & US
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What does dialysis mean?

noun

A medical treatment that filters and purifies the blood using a machine, typically for patients with kidney failure. This process can be done in a hospital or at home.

Example

"The patient underwent dialysis three times a week to remove waste products from her blood."

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