What is Dialysis? A Basic Definition

Dialysis \Di*al"y*sis\, n.; pl. Dialyses. [L., separation,
         fr.
   Gr. ?, fr. ? to part asunder, dissolve; dia` through
         + ? to
   loose.]
   1. (Gram.) Di[ae]resis. See
         Di[ae]resis, 1.
   
           [1913 Webster]

   2. (Rhet.)
         Same as Asyndeton.
  
            [1913 Webster]

   3. (Med.)

              (a) Debility.
      (b) A solution of continuity;
         division; separation of
          parts.
          [1913 Webster]

   4. (Chem.) The separation of different
         substances in
      solution, as crystalloids and colloids,
         by means of their
      unequal diffusion, especially
         through natural or
      artificial membranes.
      [1913
         Webster]

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Off-site Dialysis Links, User Submitted

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Fri Jul 18

• Kidney Resource Page
• Welcome to the End Stage Renal Disease Network of New York
• Eat Right to Feel Right on Hemodialysis
• Peritoneal Dialysis - American Association of Kidney Patients
• Treatment Methods for Kidney Failure: Peritoneal Dialysis

Wed Jul 16

• Dining out on the dialysis diet - DaVita

Tue Jul 15

• the killer question " about a nurse

Tue Jul 8

• World Kidney Day: The purpose of World Kidney Day is to raise awareness about the importance of our kidneys ? an amazing organ that plays a crucial role in keeping us alive and well ? and to spread the message that kidney disease is common, harmful and treatable.
• Germany's Fresenius woos US drugmaker with $3.7 billion offer
• Travelling with disabilities | Travel | guardian.co.uk
• Holidays For All
• Vitalise ? short breaks and respite care for disabled people, visually impaired people, and carers
• Disabled Persons Transport Advisory Committee (DPTAC)
• TFA - Tourism For All
• Holiday Care - UK Holiday & Travel Information Service for Older and Disabled People
• The British Kidney Patient Association. BKPA. Kidney failure, kidney disease
• http://www.lak elanddialysis. co.uk/

Thu Jul 3

• Dialysis Centers | Find dialysis centers anywhere in the World - New

Wed Jul 2

• ISN Nephrology Gateway
• Dialysis Patient Citizens: Dialysis Patient Citizens

Off-site Dialysis Research Links

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