dialyser: meaning, definition, pronunciation and examples

Rarely. Its primary use is in haemodialysis. In very specialised laboratory or industrial chemistry, similar separation devices might be called dialysers, but this is uncommon.

The dialysis machine (or 'renal unit') is the entire apparatus that controls blood flow, mixes dialysate, and monitors safety. The dialyser is the specific, disposable filter cartridge within that machine where the actual blood cleansing occurs.

Yes, in terms of meaning. However, 'dialyser' is the standard British English spelling, and 'dialyzer' is the standard American English spelling. It is best to be consistent with the spelling convention of the text you are writing.

In clinical practice, most dialysers are designed for single use and are replaced after each treatment session (typically 3-4 hours). Some centres may reuse a dialyser for the same patient multiple times after rigorous cleaning and sterilisation, but this practice varies by country and clinic policy.

A medical device used in dialysis to filter waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are not functioning properly.

Dialyser is usually technical/medical in register.

Dialyser: in British English it is pronounced /ˈdaɪəlaɪzə/, and in American English it is pronounced /ˈdaɪəˌlaɪzər/. Tap the audio buttons above to hear it.