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Topic: Health

dialysate

IPA: //daɪˈælɪseɪt//

KK: /daɪˈælɪseɪt/

noun

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.

dialyser

IPA: /ˈdaɪəˌlaɪzər/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌlɪzər/

noun

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.

dialysis

IPA: /daɪˈælɪsɪs/

KK: /daɪˈælɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: A medical process that removes waste and excess substances from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly, often using a machine to filter the blood.

Example: The patient underwent dialysis three times a week to manage their kidney failure.

dialytic

IPA: //daɪˈælɪtɪk//

KK: /daɪˈælɪtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a medical process that removes waste and excess substances from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Example: The patient required dialytic treatment to manage their kidney failure.

dialyzate

IPA: //daɪˈælɪzeɪt//

KK: /daɪˈælɪzeɪt/

noun

Definition: A liquid that has passed through a dialysis membrane, containing dissolved substances that have been separated from blood or other fluids during the process of dialysis.

Example: The doctor analyzed the dialyzate to check for any harmful substances.

dialyze

IPA: /ˈdaɪəˌlaɪz/

KK: /ˈdaɪəˌlaɪz/

transitive verb

Definition: To treat a person's blood by removing waste products and excess fluid using a machine, usually because their kidneys are not working properly.

Example: The doctor decided to dialyze the patient to help remove toxins from their blood.

diapedesis

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈpɛdɪsɪs/

KK: /daɪəˈpɛdəsɪs/

noun

Definition: The process by which blood cells, particularly white blood cells, move through the walls of capillaries into the surrounding tissues of the body.

Example: During an infection, white blood cells undergo diapedesis to reach the affected tissues.

diaper

IPA: /ˈdaɪpər/

KK: /ˈdaɪpər/

noun

Definition: A piece of soft material worn by babies or young children to absorb waste and keep them dry.

Example: The mother changed the baby's diaper before putting him to bed.

transitive verb

Definition: To put a protective covering on a baby or an object, usually made of absorbent material.

Example: She had to diaper the baby before going out.

diaphoresis

IPA: /ˌdaɪəˈfɔːrɪsɪs/

KK: /daɪəˈfɔrɪsɪs/

noun

Definition: Excessive sweating, often caused by medical conditions or treatments.

Example: The patient experienced diaphoresis during the heatwave, which concerned the doctors.

diaphoretic

IPA: /ˌdaɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/

KK: /daɪəfəˈrɛtɪk/

adjective

Definition: Relating to a substance or condition that causes sweating or increases perspiration.

Example: The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic medication to help reduce the patient's fever.

noun

Definition: A substance that causes sweating, often used in medicine to help reduce fever or promote detoxification.

Example: The doctor prescribed a diaphoretic to help the patient sweat out the fever.

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