Dialysis

noun

/daɪˈælɪsɪs/

Word Frequency: 3.5

Definitions

1.nounA method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.

2.nounUtilization of this method for removal of waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure: hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.

3.nounThe spelling out of alternatives, or presenting of either-or arguments that lead to a conclusion.

4.nounAsyndeton.

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