noun Uncommon

dialysis

deye-A-lih-sihs

Dialysis (noun) means a medical treatment that filters waste from the blood when the kidneys can't do it properly. Example: “He goes to the hospital for dialysis three times a week.”

noun

A medical treatment that filters waste from the blood when the kidneys can't do it properly.

"He goes to the hospital for dialysis three times a week."

"Without a transplant, she will need dialysis for the rest of her life."

How to use dialysis

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishA machine-based treatment that cleans the blood when the kidneys have failed.

Common pairings

undergo dialysis kidney dialysis dialysis treatment

Word forms

dialyses plural

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Etymology

From Greek dialysis ("a separating"), from dia- ("through") + lysis ("loosening").

Origin: Greek

Rhymes for dialysis

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Frequently asked questions

What does “dialysis” mean?

The word “dialysis” means a medical treatment that filters waste from the blood when the kidneys can't do it properly. In plain terms, a machine-based treatment that cleans the blood when the kidneys have failed.

How do you pronounce “dialysis”?

“Dialysis” is pronounced deye-A-lih-sihs (/daɪˈælɪsɪs/ in IPA).

How do you use “dialysis” in a sentence?

Here is “dialysis” used in a sentence: “He goes to the hospital for dialysis three times a week.”

What part of speech is “dialysis”?

“Dialysis” is a noun.

Where does the word “dialysis” come from?

The word “dialysis” comes from Greek. From Greek dialysis ("a separating"), from dia- ("through") + lysis ("loosening").

Is “dialysis” a common word?

“Dialysis” is an uncommon word in modern English.