hemodiálisis means hemodialysis — a common term in Medical Spanish. Learn how it's used in a real-world example.
📅 Published: October 1, 2025
hemodiálisis
noun • /[eh-moh-dee-AH-lee-sees]/
hemodialysis
Example:
La hemodiálisis será tres veces por semana.
Hemodialysis will be three times per week.
🧠 What does hemodiálisis mean?
Hemodiálisis is a life-sustaining treatment that filters waste products and excess fluid from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions adequately. It's the Spanish equivalent of "hemodialysis" in English.
📚 Extra examples
- El paciente necesita hemodiálisis tres veces por semana.
The patient needs hemodialysis three times a week. - La hemodiálisis puede ser un tratamiento a largo plazo para la insuficiencia renal.
Hemodialysis can be a long-term treatment for kidney failure. - El centro de hemodiálisis está cerca del hospital.
The hemodialysis center is near the hospital.
💡 Did You Know?
The word 'hemodiálisis' comes from the Greek words 'haima' (blood) and 'dialysis' (separation).
🔁 Synonyms & opposites of "hemodiálisis"
Synonyms: diálisis renal
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❓ FAQ
How do you say 'hemodialysis' in Spanish?
The Spanish word for 'hemodialysis' is 'hemodiálisis'.
How do you pronounce 'hemodiálisis' in Spanish?
It's pronounced eh-moh-dee-AH-lee-sees, with the stress on the 'AH' syllable.
How do you use 'hemodiálisis' in a sentence?
Here are some examples: 'Mi abuelo necesita hemodiálisis.' (My grandfather needs hemodialysis.) 'Ella va al centro de hemodiálisis tres veces a la semana.' (She goes to the hemodialysis center three times a week.)
What is the English translation of 'hemodiálisis'?
The English translation of 'hemodiálisis' is 'hemodialysis'.
Does 'hemodiálisis' change for gender or number?
No, 'hemodiálisis' is a singular, feminine noun and doesn't change its form for plurals. If you need to refer to multiple sessions, you would say something like 'tratamientos de hemodiálisis' (hemodialysis treatments).
Is 'hemodiálisis' common in everyday Spanish?
While not an everyday word, it's common in medical contexts and would be understood by most Spanish speakers.
Does 'hemodiálisis' have slang or double meanings?
No, 'hemodiálisis' is a medical term and doesn't have slang or double meanings.
Is 'hemodiálisis' used differently in Spain vs Latin America?
No, the word 'hemodiálisis' and its meaning are the same across Spain and Latin America.
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