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hemodialysis

Use of an artificial kidney to remove toxic compounds from the blood by passing it through a tube of semipermeable membrane.

Note: The tube is bathed in a dialysing solution to restore the normal chemical composition of the blood while permitting diffusion of toxic substances from the blood.

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