Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques, and Equipment

Artificial Kidneys

Devices which can substitute for normally functioning KIDNEYS in removing components from the blood by DIALYSIS that are normally eliminated in the URINE.

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Abstract

Devices which can substitute for normally functioning KIDNEYS in removing components from the blood by DIALYSIS that are normally eliminated in the URINE.

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21 entry terms
  • Artificial Kidney
  • Blood Dialyser
  • Blood Dialyzers
  • Hemodialyser
  • Hemodialyzers
  • Kidney, Artificial
  • Kidneys, Artificial
  • Blood Dialysers
  • Blood Dialyzer
  • Dialyser, Blood
  • Dialysers, Blood
  • Dialyzer, Blood
  • Dialyzers, Blood
  • Hemodialysers
  • Hemodialyzer
  • Renal Dialysis Machine
  • Dialysis Machine, Renal
  • Dialysis Machines, Renal
  • Machine, Renal Dialysis
  • Machines, Renal Dialysis
  • Renal Dialysis Machines

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14 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings adverse effects, classification, economics, ethics, history, microbiology, parasitology, psychology, standards, statistics & numerical data, supply & distribution, trends, veterinary, virology.

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History Note

2013 (1966)

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  1. E07w.858.082w.585w

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WJ 378

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Artificial Kidneys. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D007688. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D007688
  2. Artificial Kidneys. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Artificial_kidney
  3. Artificial Kidneys. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q654320