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Dialysis

usgb/ˌdaɪˈæləsɪs/Volume
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Health Context

It's used in a health context referring to a crucial life-sustaining procedure.

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After the accident, she needed urgent dialysis.
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Regular Sessions

Dialysis often requires regular sessions over a long period, not just one-time treatment.

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My grandfather has dialysis sessions twice a week.
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Serious Condition

It implies the seriousness of kidney issues and may evoke sympathy or concern.

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She has been on dialysis since her kidneys failed last year.
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