Dialisis
/id/Source Language: The language or dialect this term originates from (ID).Definition & Context
NounNoun
A word that functions as the name of a specific object or set of objects, such as living creatures, places, actions, qualities, states of existence, or ideas.
A medical procedure to separate small molecules from large molecules in the blood using a semipermeable membrane. This method is commonly known as “blood dialysis”.
Synonyms & Variants
cuci darah
Used to simplify patient understanding
hemodialisis
A more specific medical technical term
terapi pengganti ginjal
Formal medical term for procedures that replace the function of failed kidneys.
hd
Often used by healthcare workers in hospitals
filtrasi
The basic concept underlying dialysis
pemurnian
General equivalent for the cleaning process
Usage Notes or Etymology
The term originates from the Greek dialusis meaning separation or dissolution. Etymologically, it is composed of the prefix dia- meaning “through” and lyein meaning “to loosen”. Its linguistic journey transitioned through Latin before entering the modern medical lexicon in the mid-19th century to describe the chemical process of diffusion. In a social context, using dialisis is considered more formal and clinical compared to the popular term “blood washing”. This word is used exclusively within professional medical discourse or health literature to emphasize technical biochemical aspects, whereas “cuci darah” is commonly used in interpersonal communication between doctors and patients to simplify the understanding of the procedure.
Real-world Usage
Pasien gagal ginjal kronis tersebut harus menjalani prosedur dialisis secara rutin setiap minggu.
English Translation
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