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Medical
Dialysis
dy-AL-ih-sis
/daɪˈælɪsɪs/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Dialysis
Dictionary meaning
A process of removing waste products from the blood when the kidneys fail.
Examples
- She undergoes dialysis three times a week while awaiting a kidney transplant.
Pronunciation tips
Four syllables. Stress on second syllable.
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