Kidney dialysis
Kidney Dialysis
Kidney dialysis (pronunciation: /ˈkɪdni daɪˈælɪsɪs/) is a medical procedure that performs the function of the kidneys when they are not able to do so naturally. The term "dialysis" comes from the Greek word "dialusis" meaning dissolution.
Etymology
The term "dialysis" was first used in the context of kidney treatment by Thomas Graham in 1861. It is derived from the Greek word "dialusis", which means dissolution or separation. The term "kidney" comes from the Old English word "cwiðe", which means womb or belly.
Procedure
Kidney dialysis involves the removal of waste and excess water from the blood. This is typically done in one of two ways: Hemodialysis or Peritoneal dialysis. Hemodialysis involves circulating the blood outside of the body through a machine that filters out waste products. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of the abdomen to filter the blood inside the body.
Related Terms
- Hemodialysis: A type of dialysis that filters the blood outside of the body.
- Peritoneal dialysis: A type of dialysis that uses the lining of the abdomen to filter the blood.
- Renal failure: A medical condition where the kidneys fail to adequately filter waste products from the blood.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: A long-term condition that can lead to renal failure and the need for dialysis.
- End Stage Renal Disease: The final stage of chronic kidney disease, where dialysis or a kidney transplant is necessary to survive.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kidney dialysis
- Wikipedia's article - Kidney dialysis
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