dialysate

Noun

Meaning

The material that passes through a membrane during dialysis.

The material that does not pass through a membrane during dialysis.

The fluid used on the other side of the membrane during dialysis.

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In: Handbook of Dialysis. 4th ed. New York, NY; 2008:323-338 Diffusion and osmosis drive waste products and excess fluid through the peritoneum into the dialysate until the dialysate approaches equilibrium with the body's fluids. Source: Internet

Dialysate glycerol concentration was measured to assess changes in lipolysis and/or lipid mobilization (). Source: Internet

The counter-current flow of the blood and dialysate maximizes the concentration gradient of solutes between the blood and dialysate, which helps to remove more urea and creatinine from the blood. Source: Internet

Peritoneal dialysis can be performed with little to no specialized equipment (other than bags of fresh dialysate). Source: Internet

The blood is pumped through a dialyzer or "hemofilter" as in dialysis, but no dialysate is used. Source: Internet

The levels of the components of dialysate are typically prescribed by a nephrologist according to the needs of the individual patient. Source: Internet

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