hemodialysis

[ hee-moh-dahy-al-uh-sis, hem-oh- ]

noun

, Biochemistry.

1. dialysis of the blood, especially with an artificial kidney, for the removal of waste products.

Word History and Origins

Origin of hemodialysis¹

First recorded in 1945–50; hemo- + dialysis

Example Sentences

But the evacuation of critically ill patients from nearly two dozen hospitals — a total of around 2,000 people, including newborn babies in incubators, patients on hemodialysis and life support — was not possible, certainly not quickly.

From Salon

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

In his mind, he was far from the nondescript clinic in Orange, Calif., where he was sitting quietly, his blood traveling through a hemodialysis machine, clearing it of toxins.

From New York Times

He had just a few more sessions left to be trained on using the Tablo Hemodialysis System, a home dialysis product made by Outset Medical, based in San Jose.

From New York Times