English–Japanese

“dialysis” in Japanese

Japanese

Pronunciation

Romajitōseki

Example

母は病院で透析を受けています。haha wa byō in de tō seki o u ke te i ma su

My mother receives dialysis at the hospital.

Illustration for 透析 (dialysis)

How to say “dialysis” in Japanese

“Dialysis” in Japanese is 透析 (tōseki).

Describes a treatment that filters waste and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys can no longer clean it effectively.

Full entry for 透析: usage tips, similar words and word origin

Example sentences with 透析

医師は透析の回数を見直しました。i shi wa tō seki no kai sū o mi nao shi ma shi ta

The doctor reviewed the number of dialysis sessions.

Tips for using 透析

  • In English medical settings, dialysis can mean hemodialysis or peritoneal dialysis, depending on whether a machine or the abdominal lining filters the blood.

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