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artificial kidney: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

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UK/ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈkɪdni/US/ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈkɪdni/

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What does “artificial kidney” mean?

A medical device that performs some of the functions of a natural kidney, filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood.

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Definition

Meaning and Definition

A medical device that performs some of the functions of a natural kidney, filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood.

Any external or implantable device or system designed to replicate renal function; often refers specifically to hemodialysis machines or wearable/portable dialysis systems.

Dialectal Variation

British vs American Usage

Differences

No significant lexical differences. Spelling conventions follow national norms for 'artificial' (no change).

Connotations

Identical technical meaning. In UK medical contexts, 'renal replacement therapy' might be used more formally alongside 'artificial kidney'.

Frequency

Slightly higher frequency in US medical marketing and patient education materials; UK texts may prefer 'dialysis machine' or 'haemodialysis machine' for clarity.

Grammar

How to Use “artificial kidney” in a Sentence

The [ADJ] artificial kidney [VERB] ...Patients rely on an artificial kidney to [VERB] ...Research into artificial kidneys focuses on [NOUN] ...

Vocabulary

Collocations

strong
portable artificial kidneywearable artificial kidneyimplantable artificial kidneyartificial kidney deviceartificial kidney machine
medium
develop an artificial kidneyuse an artificial kidneyartificial kidney functionartificial kidney research
weak
new artificial kidneysmall artificial kidneyeffective artificial kidneyartificial kidney technology

Examples

Examples of “artificial kidney” in a Sentence

verb

British English

  • The patient was dialysed using the artificial kidney.
  • The system artificially kidneys the blood.

American English

  • The patient was dialyzed using the artificial kidney.
  • The device artificially kidneys the patient's blood.

adverb

British English

  • The blood was filtered artificial-kidney-style.
  • He functions artificial-kidney-dependently.

American English

  • The process works artificial-kidney-like.
  • She lives artificial-kidney-dependent.

adjective

British English

  • He is on artificial-kidney therapy.
  • The artificial-kidney unit was recently renovated.

American English

  • She receives artificial-kidney treatment.
  • The artificial-kidney clinic opened last month.

Usage

Meaning in Context

Business

In biotech investment pitches: 'The startup secured funding for its wearable artificial kidney prototype.'

Academic

In medical journals: 'The study evaluated solute clearance rates in a novel bioartificial kidney.'

Everyday

In patient conversations: 'My grandfather goes to the clinic three times a week to be connected to the artificial kidney.'

Technical

In engineering specifications: 'The artificial kidney's membrane pore size dictates its filtration characteristics.'

Vocabulary

Synonyms of “artificial kidney”

Neutral

dialysis machinehemodialysis machinerenal replacement device

Weak

kidney machineblood cleanserfilter system

Vocabulary

Antonyms of “artificial kidney”

natural kidneyhealthy kidneynative kidney

Watch out

Common Mistakes When Using “artificial kidney”

  • Using 'artificial kidney' to refer to a transplanted kidney (which is a real, biological organ). Confusing it with a 'kidney-shaped' object that has no functional purpose.

FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

No, an artificial kidney is a mechanical or biomechanical device external to or implanted in the body. A transplant involves surgically placing a donor's biological kidney into a patient.

Traditional haemodialysis machines (a type of artificial kidney) are typically used 3-4 times per week for several hours per session. Wearable or portable models aim for more continuous use.

Current artificial kidneys primarily replicate the filtration function. They do not fully replicate all kidney functions, such as hormone production for red blood cell generation and bone health.

All dialysis machines are a type of artificial kidney. However, 'artificial kidney' is a broader term that can also refer to future implantable or biohybrid devices that go beyond traditional dialysis technology.

A medical device that performs some of the functions of a natural kidney, filtering waste products and excess fluid from the blood.

Artificial kidney is usually technical/medical in register.

Artificial kidney: in British English it is pronounced /ˌɑːtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈkɪdni/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˌɑːrtɪˈfɪʃəl ˈkɪdni/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.

Phrases

Idioms & Phrases

  • “A second lease on life (often associated with artificial kidney treatment)”

Learning

Memory Aids

Mnemonic

Imagine a high-tech, artificial (man-made) bean-shaped device (like a kidney) cleaning blood – it's an artificial kidney.

Conceptual Metaphor

MACHINE AS ORGAN: The body is a system of replaceable parts; a machine can substitute for a biological organ's function.

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Quiz

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Patients with severe renal failure often depend on an to remove waste from their bloodstream.
Multiple Choice

What is the primary function of an artificial kidney?

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