Definition

The liquid used in a medical process that removes waste from the blood by passing through a special filter.

Example

The doctor explained how the dialysate helps to clean the blood during treatment.

Conversation

I just learned about dialysate in my biology class.

Oh really? What is it used for?

It's the fluid that passes through the membrane during dialysis.

That sounds interesting! I didn't know that.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dialysate → It is formed from "dialysis" (from Greek "dialusis", meaning separation) and the suffix "-ate" (indicating a product or result). The word "dialysate" refers to the product resulting from the process of separation, particularly in medical contexts where substances are separated in a solution.

Memory Tip

Think of 'separation' ('dialusis') to remember that 'dialysate' is the product resulting from a separation process.

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