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Dwelling
Dwelling (/ˈdwɛlɪŋ/), from the Old English dwellan meaning "to lead astray, hinder," is a term used in the medical field to refer to the time that a dialysis solution stays in the peritoneal cavity during peritoneal dialysis.
Etymology
The term dwelling is derived from the Old English dwellan, which means "to lead astray, hinder". It was first used in the medical context in the late 20th century with the advent of peritoneal dialysis.
Related Terms
- Peritoneal Dialysis: A treatment that uses the lining of your abdomen, or belly, to filter your blood inside your body.
- Peritoneum: The serous membrane lining the cavity of the abdomen and covering the abdominal organs.
- Dialysis: The clinical purification of blood by dialysis, as a substitute for the normal function of the kidney.
- Peritoneal Cavity: The space within the abdomen that contains the intestines, the stomach, and the liver. It is bound by thin membranes.
See Also
- Dialysis Solution: A cleansing fluid used in dialysis to draw waste out of the blood.
- Kidney Failure: A condition in which the kidneys lose the ability to remove waste and balance fluids.
- Chronic Kidney Disease: Long-term loss of kidney function.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Dwelling
- Wikipedia's article - Dwelling
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