Definitions for dialysis
daɪˈæl ə sɪs; -ˌsizdia·ly·sis

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:4.0 / 1 vote

1. dialysisnoun

   separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes

WiktionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dialysisnoun

   a method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane

2. dialysisnoun

   haemodialysis

3. dialysisnoun

   To spell out alternatives, or to present either-or arguments that lead to a conclusion.

4. dialysisnoun

   Asyndeton.

5. Etymology: Dated in the late 16th Century ; from and.

Samuel Johnson's DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dialysisnoun

   The figure in rhetorick by which syllables or words are divided.

   Etymology: διάλυσις.

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1. dialysis

   Dialysis is a medical procedure that helps to perform the functions of a kidney when the kidney is no longer able to work properly. It removes waste, excess water and toxins from the blood that are normally filtered out by healthy kidneys. It's often used in treating patients with chronic or acute kidney failure.

Webster DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dialysisnoun

   diaeresis. See Diaeresis, 1

2. Dialysisnoun

   same as Asyndeton

3. Dialysisnoun

   debility

4. Dialysisnoun

   a solution of continuity; division; separation of parts

5. Dialysisnoun

   the separation of different substances in solution, as crystalloids and colloids, by means of their unequal diffusion, especially through natural or artificial membranes

6. Etymology: [L., separation, fr. Gr. , fr. to part asunder, dissolve; dia` through + to loose.]

WikidataRate this definition:4.0 / 3 votes

1. Dialysis

   In medicine dialysis is a process for removing waste and excess water from the blood, and is used primarily as an artificial replacement for lost kidney function in people with renal failure. Dialysis may be used for those with an acute disturbance in kidney function, or progressive but chronically worsening kidney function–a state known as chronic kidney disease stage 5. The latter form may develop over months or years, but in contrast to acute kidney injury is not usually reversible, and dialysis is regarded as a "holding measure" until a renal transplant can be performed, or sometimes as the only supportive measure in those for whom a transplant would be inappropriate. The kidneys have important roles in maintaining health. When healthy, the kidneys maintain the body's internal equilibrium of water and minerals. The acidic metabolism end-products that the body cannot get rid of via respiration are also excreted through the kidneys. The kidneys also function as a part of the endocrine system, producing erythropoietin and calcitriol. Erythropoietin is involved in the production of red blood cells and calcitriol plays a role in bone formation. Dialysis is an imperfect treatment to replace kidney function because it does not correct the compromised endocrine functions of the kidney. Dialysis treatments replace some of these functions through diffusion and ultrafiltration.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:5.0 / 1 vote

1. Dialysis

   dī-al′i-sis, n. (chem.) the separation of substances by diffusion through a membranous septum or partition: diæresis: dissolution:—pl. Dial′yses.—adj. Dialys′able.—v.t. Dī′alyse, to separate by dialysis.—n. Dī′alyser.—adj. Dialyt′ic. [Gr. dialysis—dia, asunder, lyein, to loose.]

The Nuttall EncyclopediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dialysis

   the process of separating the crystalloid or poisonous ingredients in a substance from the colloid or harmless ingredients.

U.S. National Library of MedicineRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dialysis

   A process of selective diffusion through a membrane. It is usually used to separate low-molecular-weight solutes which diffuse through the membrane from the colloidal and high-molecular-weight solutes which do not. (McGraw-Hill Dictionary of Scientific and Technical Terms, 4th ed)

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How to pronounce dialysis?

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dialysis in Chaldean Numerology is: 8

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dialysis in Pythagorean Numerology is: 8

Examples of dialysis in a Sentence

1. Victor Gura:

   I was very frustrated -- I still am -- because for decades, we've been doing dialysis with big machines that prolong the life of the patient a little bit ... and in addition, they have a lousy quality of life.

2. Raja Kandaswamy:

   There was a sense of urgency to get a transplant because a 66-year-old on dialysis does not do well long-term on dialysis, the mortality is high once they remain on dialysis for a few years.

3. Sanjay Kulkarni:

   The longer people are on dialysis before they have a transplant, the worse their survival, so if you have a living donor, instead of waiting five years for a compatible donor, if you can get a transplant from an incompatible donor in a couple of months, this paper suggests that that is beneficial, despite the fact that they have a higher rate of rejection.

4. Attila Hertelendy:

   Most of the current challenges in our health-care facilities stem from managing the day to day patients that come to our facilities, these patients that have chronic conditions requiring daily treatment such as dialysis, chemotherapy, etc. They dont go away just because there is a coronavirus pandemic, finding ways to continue to provide high-quality care for vulnerable patient groups such as the disabled, elderly remains a challenge as resources are diverted to manage an escalating number of cases daily.

5. De Leon:

   I have three little kids, and dialysis really takes it out of you.

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dialysis
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dialysis
3. ^ Samuel Johnson's Dictionary
   https://johnsonsdictionaryonline.com/views/search.php?term=dialysis
4. ^ ChatGPT
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5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dialysis
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dialysis
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dialysis
8. ^ The Nuttall Encyclopedia
   https://www.gutenberg.org/cache/epub/12342/pg12342-images.html#Dialysis