dialysis

[dahy-al-uh-sis] / daɪˈæl ə sɪs /

NOUN

separation

Synonyms

STRONGEST

departure disengagement dissolution divorce estrangement partition segregation split

STRONG

break detachment disconnection disjunction dissociation disunion division divorcement embarkation farewell gap parting rift rupture severance

WEAK

dedomiciling disrelation leave-taking parting of the ways pffft split-up

Antonyms

STRONGEST

connection juncture marriage union

STRONG

agreement association attachment closing closure combination greeting hello

WEAK

togetherness

Example Sentences

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There is no treatment; doctors can offer only supportive care, such as hydration, artificial respiration or dialysis.

From Salon • May 9, 2026

As the disease progresses, many patients eventually need dialysis to survive.

From Science Daily • May 8, 2026

The kidney dialysis company topped first-quarter earnings and revenue estimates while also hiking full-year guidance.

From Barron's • May 6, 2026

In reality, patients who unknowingly enrolled in hospice discovered they couldn’t get any curative care, meaning access to certain medications and life-sustaining treatments like dialysis was immediately cut off.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 17, 2026

But that's because Uncle Tony took off work—something that never happened—so that he could fill in for Momly and take Ma to the hospital dialysis unit to get her blood cleaned.

From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds

dialysis

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