Peritoneal dialysis is conducted within the body, employing the peritoneum, the abdominal lining, as the natural membrane for dialysis.
Peritoneal dialysis is performed inside the body using the peritoneum as the natural dialysis membrane.
| Front | Define peritoneal dialysis. |
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| Back | Peritoneal dialysis - dialysis carried out inside the body, using natural dialysis membranes formed by lining of the abdomen (peritoneum) |
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