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Dialysis

🇬🇧 UK //daɪˈæləsɪs// 🇺🇸 US //daɪˈæləsɪs//

Meaning of Dialysis

A medical treatment that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail.

In simple words: A treatment for people whose kidneys are not working well.

Dialysis in a sentence

• The patient requires dialysis to filter waste from their blood.
• After being diagnosed with kidney failure, she started dialysis three times a week.
• Dialysis can help patients live longer when their kidneys do not function properly.
• There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis.
• The clinic provides dialysis treatment for individuals with chronic kidney disease.

How to use Dialysis

Mostly used in medical contexts. Appropriate in discussions about health but may be too technical for casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone medical term

Memory hint

Think of 'dialing' the kidneys to filter blood, like a dial on a machine.

Related words

Collocations with Dialysis

• start dialysis
• dialysis machine
• dialysis treatment
• undergo dialysis

Synonyms for Dialysis

• hemodialysis
• peritoneal dialysis
• renal replacement therapy

Common mistakes with Dialysis

• Pronounced incorrectly; often mispronounced as 'di-al-isis'.
• Confused with 'analysis' due to similar sound.
• Misunderstood as a type of medication rather than a treatment process.

Frequently asked questions about Dialysis

What does Dialysis mean?

A treatment for people whose kidneys are not working well.

What is the definition of Dialysis?

A medical treatment that removes waste and excess fluid from the blood when kidneys fail.

How do you use Dialysis in a sentence?

The patient requires dialysis to filter waste from their blood.

Can you give another example of Dialysis?

After being diagnosed with kidney failure, she started dialysis three times a week.

What are synonyms for Dialysis?

Common alternatives include hemodialysis, peritoneal dialysis, renal replacement therapy.

What words go with Dialysis?

It commonly pairs with start dialysis, dialysis machine, dialysis treatment, undergo dialysis.

What are common mistakes when using Dialysis?

Pronounced incorrectly; often mispronounced as 'di-al-isis'. Confused with 'analysis' due to similar sound. Misunderstood as a type of medication rather than a treatment process.

How do you pronounce Dialysis?

US: //daɪˈæləsɪs//, UK: //daɪˈæləsɪs//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Dialysis formal or informal?

"Dialysis" is formal, so it fits professional, business, or academic conversations.

When should I use Dialysis?

Mostly used in medical contexts. Appropriate in discussions about health but may be too technical for casual conversation.