Definitions

1. verb

to separate and purify a liquid, especially blood, from waste products

“The patient will need to undergo dialysis to remove the toxins from her blood.”

2. verb

to remove waste products from the blood by a machine, especially in patients with kidney failure

“Dialyze the blood sample to remove any impurities.”

3. noun

the process of removing waste products from the blood by a machine, especially in patients with kidney failure

“The patient is undergoing dialysis to manage her kidney disease.”