Glossary

Dialysis

Dialysis

Dialyse·Also: Blutwäsche

Dialysis is a procedure that partly takes over the tasks of the kidneys by cleaning the blood of waste products and excess fluid. It becomes necessary when the kidneys are permanently severely weakened.

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