Definition

A machine that helps remove waste and extra fluid from the blood by using a special filter.

Example

The patient was connected to a dialyzer during the kidney treatment.

Conversation

Have you ever seen a dialyzer in action?

No, I haven't! What does it do?

It's a machine that helps filter blood during dialysis.

That sounds fascinating! I didn't know it was so important.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Dialyzer → It is formed from "dialysis" (from Greek "dialusis", meaning separation) and the suffix "-er" (meaning one who). A dialyzer is a device that separates substances, particularly in the context of filtering blood in medical treatments.

Memory Tip

Think of 'separation' ('dialusis') to remember that a dialyzer is a device that separates substances, especially in medical contexts.

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