Term: hemodialysis: dialysis of the blood to remove toxic substances or metabolic wastes from the bloodstream; used in the case of kidney failure
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: ringlet: a small ring
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: synchronization: coordinating by causing to indicate the same time
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: prosthodontics: the branch of dentistry dealing with the replacement of teeth and related mouth or jaw structures by artificial devices
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: prairie star: plant with mostly basal leaves and slender open racemes of white or pale pink flowers; prairies and open forest of northwestern United States to British Columbia and Alberta
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: claw hatchet: a hatchet that has a cleft for pulling nails
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: phellem: (botany) outer tissue of bark; a protective layer of dead cells
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: three-hitter: a game in which a pitcher allows the opposing team only 3 hits
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: jejunoileitis: inflammation of the jejunum and the ileum of the small intestine
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: bloom: a rosy color (especially in the cheeks) taken as a sign of good health
Broader: dialysis: separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes | Unrelated: brow: the part of the face above the eyes