artificial kidney

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artificial kidney

n
(Medicine) med a mechanical apparatus for performing haemodialysis
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Noun1.artificial kidney - a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's bodyartificial kidney - a machine that uses dialysis to remove impurities and waste products from the bloodstream before returning the blood to the patient's body
dialysis machine, dialyzer - a medical instrument for separating substances in solution by unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes
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Two tenders for the supply, erection & commissioning of (a) an electric standby generator to serve an Artificial Kidney Unit, also (b) four electric microscopes and two centrifuge instruments.
Six tenders for the supply of (a) a water treatment plant for the Artificial Kidney Division, (b) a special endoscope for children & adults for the Anesthetics Div., (c) a T.V.
Three tenders for the supply of (a) artificial kidney requisites, (b) kitchens installations & utensils, also (c) air conditioners.
Six tenders for the supply of different medical requisites (a) for surgery, (b) for the digestive organ & endoscopes, (c) dental medicine, also jaws & face surgery, (d) for artificial kidney, (e) for the intensive care & (f) for the urology.
Two tenders for the supply of (a) artificial kidney requisites, also (b) orthopedic requisites including strips & bolts.
Supply of filters & requisites for the artificial kidney units at both the main hospital & Al Mo'assat Hospital in 6 lots.
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