| peritoneal cavity |
The cavity of the abdomen where the fallopian tubes and the uterus are situated
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| peritoneal dialysis |
A method of dialysis for patients with kidney failure in which fluids are pumped into the abdomen resulting in the removal of wastes from the blood; peritoneal dialysis can be done in the home as opposed to hemodialysis which must be done at a hospital or clinic.
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| peritoneal cavity |
Space surrounding the abdominal organs located under the abdominal muscles.
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| peritoneal dialysis |
a method of purifying the blood by flushing the abdominal cavity with a dilute salt solution
Ãâó: www.surgery.usc.edu/divisions/hep/patientguide/glo...
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| peritoneal dialysis |
A form of dialysis in which the lining of the abdomen, the peritoneal membrane, acts as a natural filter.
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