Big D
Big D
Big D (pronounced: /bɪg 'di:/) is a colloquial term often used in the medical field to refer to Dialysis, particularly in the context of chronic kidney disease.
Etymology
The term "Big D" is derived from the English language, where "Big" is used to denote something of great size or importance, and "D" is an abbreviation for Dialysis. The term is often used by patients and healthcare professionals to refer to the process of Dialysis in a more casual, less clinical manner.
Definition
Dialysis is a medical procedure that removes waste and excess water from the blood. It is often used to treat advanced, or end-stage, Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD). Dialysis can be a life-saving treatment for people whose kidneys are not functioning properly.
Related Terms
- Chronic Kidney Disease (CKD): A long-term condition where the kidneys do not work effectively.
- Hemodialysis: A type of dialysis that uses a machine to filter waste and excess water from the blood.
- Peritoneal Dialysis: A type of dialysis that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter waste and excess water from the blood.
- Renal Failure: A medical condition in which the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD): The final stage of chronic kidney disease, where the kidneys are functioning at less than 10-15% of their normal capacity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Big D
- Wikipedia's article - Big D
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