dialysis

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Introduction

The process of separating crystalloids & colloids in solution by diffusion across a semipermeable membrane. Crystalloids pass readily; colloids pass slowly or not at all.

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References

  1. Dorland's Medical Dictionary, 23rd ed., WB Saunders, Philadelphia, 1990
  2. National Institute of Diabetes and Digestive and Kidney Diseases (NIDDK) Dialysis for Kidney Patients https://www.niddk.nih.gov/health-information/healthy-moments/episodes/dialysis-kidney-patients