What is another word for haemodialysis?
Pronunciation: [hiːmˌə͡ʊdɪˈaləsˌɪs] (IPA) 
Haemodialysis is a medical procedure that helps to purify the blood of patients who suffer from renal failure. There are several synonyms to the word haemodialysis, including renal replacement therapy, kidney dialysis, hemofiltration, and hemodialfiltration. Renal replacement therapy refers to any medical treatment that can replace the normal kidney functions. Hemofiltration is a technique that removes the excess fluids from the body, while hemodialfiltration combines the techniques of hemodialysis and hemofiltration. Kidney dialysis specifically refers to the removal of waste products from the blood using a dialysis machine. These synonyms are often used interchangeably and refer to different aspects of haemodialysis treatment.
