Definition

A device used in medical treatments to filter waste products from the blood, typically used in dialysis for patients with kidney failure.

Example

The patient was connected to a dialyser to help clean their blood during the treatment.

Conversation

Have you heard about the new dialyser they just developed?

Yeah, I read that it's supposed to be more efficient than the old models.

That's really interesting! I wonder how it improves the process.

I think it reduces the time needed for treatments, which is a big plus.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dialyser → It is formed from "dia-" (meaning through) and "lyse" (from Greek "lysis", meaning to loosen or dissolve). The word refers to a device that separates substances by allowing them to pass through a membrane, effectively loosening or dissolving them from a mixture.

Memory Tip

Think of 'through' ('dia-') and 'loosening' ('lyse') to remember that a dialyser is a device that allows substances to pass through and separate.

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