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4.5.4 Dialysis: Mechanism
Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform this function is called renal dialysis. Dialyzer: The dialyzer is an external filter that consists of tubes of semipermeable membrane, used in haemodialysis. Dialysate: The
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4.5.4 Dialysis: Mechanism
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Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform this function is called renal dialysis. Dialyzer: The dialyzer is an external filter that consists of tubes of semipermeable membrane, used in haemodialysis. Dialysate: The
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Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform this function is called renal dialysis. Dialyzer: The dialyzer is an external filter that consists of tubes of semipermeable membrane, used in haemodialysis. Dialysate: The
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- Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform t
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- Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform t
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Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform t
Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform this function is called renal dialysis. *
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- Dialysis: A procedure to filter toxins from the blood by artificial methods when the kidneys are unable to perform this function is called renal dialysis. *
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