dialysis
Pronunciation
Noun
B2 Upper-intermediate
Quick answer
A medical treatment that filters waste products from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so effectively.
Test yourself
Which word fits the gap? "He travels to the clinic three times a week for _____."
Answer: dialysis
In your own words, what does "dialysis" mean?
A medical treatment that filters waste products from the blood when the kidneys can no longer do so effectively.
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