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ar·ti·fi·cial kid·ney

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Princeton's WordNet

  1. artificial kidney, hemodialyzernoun

    a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body

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  1. artificial kidney

    An artificial kidney, also known as a hemodialyzer, is a medical device used to filter waste and excess substances such as electrolytes and fluids from the blood when the kidneys aren't functioning properly. This process, known as dialysis, works as an alternative to natural kidney function in individuals with chronic or acute kidney diseases.

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  1. Artificial kidney

    Artificial kidney is often a synonym for hemodialysis, but may also, more generally, refer to renal replacement therapies that are in use and/or in development. This article deals with bioengineered kidneys/bioartificial kidneys that are grown from renal cell lines/renal tissue.

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  1. Chaldean Numerology

    The numerical value of Artificial kidney in Chaldean Numerology is: 7

  2. Pythagorean Numerology

    The numerical value of Artificial kidney in Pythagorean Numerology is: 3

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