1. a medical procedure in which a machine filters waste products and excess water from the blood when the kidneys no longer function properly
Usage: also spelled hemodialysis (U.S. spelling); medical/clinical term; typically used in healthcare contexts

Examples

• Patients with end-stage renal disease often require haemodialysis three times a week.
• The haemodialysis machine removes excess fluid and waste from the patient's blood.
• She has been undergoing haemodialysis for five years since her kidney transplant failed.
• Haemodialysis sessions typically last three to five hours.
• The doctor recommended starting haemodialysis when the patient's kidney function dropped below 10 percent.
• Modern haemodialysis equipment has improved the quality of life for many patients with chronic kidney disease.