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artificial kidney

–noun
a mechanical device that operates outside the body and substitutes for the kidney by removing waste products from the blood. Also called hemodialyzer. Compare dialysis (def. 3).

Origin:
1910–15
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Main Entry: artificial kidney
Function: noun
: an apparatus designed to do the work of the kidney during temporary stoppage of kidney function called alsohemodialyzer
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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artificial kidney n.
See hemodialyzer.

The American Heritage® Stedman's Medical Dictionary
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