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hemofiltration

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hemofiltration /he·mo·fil·tra·tion/ (-fil-tra´shun) removal of waste products from blood by passing it through extracorporeal filters.
he·mo·fil·tra·tion (hm-fl-trshn)
n.
A process similar to hemodialysis, by which blood is dialyzed using ultrafiltration and simultaneous reinfusion of physiologic saline solution.
hemofiltration
[-filtrā′shən]
a type of hemodialysis in which there is convective transport of the solute through ultrafiltration across the membrane. It is reported to be more effective than diffusion in removing higher-molecular weight solutes from the blood, particularly in the treatment of uremia. Also spelled haemofiltration.
hemofiltration
the removal of waste products from the blood by passing the blood through extracorporeal filters.


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