Definition of DIALYSIS

dialysis

Meanings

Plural: dialyses

Noun

  • separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
  • A method of separating molecules or particles of different sizes by differential diffusion through a semipermeable membrane.
  • Use of this method for removal of waste products from the blood in the case of kidney failure: hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis.
  • The spelling out of alternatives, or presenting of either-or arguments that lead to a conclusion.
  • asyndeton.

Origin / Etymology

Dated in the late 16th century C.E.; from Latin dialysis, from Ancient Greek διάλυσις (diálusis). By surface analysis, dia- + -lysis.

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