Peritoneal dialysis

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-008661",
  "term": "Peritoneal dialysis",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "A medical procedure for treating kidney failure by filtering waste products from the blood inside the patient's body. A sterile solution is introduced into the peritoneal cavity through a catheter, where the peritoneum acts as a natural filter. After a dwell time, the fluid, now containing waste, is drained and replaced, often performed at home.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2007, 79, 1153. 'Glossary of terms used in toxicology, 2nd edition (IUPAC Recommendations 2007)' on page 1279 (https://doi.org/10.1351/pac200779071153)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/peritoneal-dialysis/"
}