Source:http://linkedlifedata.com/resource/umls/id/C0011946
NCI: The process of cleansing the blood when the kidneys are not able to filter the blood.,CSP: dialysis fluid being introduced into and removed from the peritoneal cavity or kidneys as either a continuous or an intermittent procedure.,MEDLINEPLUS: <p>When your kidneys are healthy, they clean your blood. They also make hormones that keep your bones strong and your blood healthy. When your kidneys fail, you need treatment to replace the work your kidneys used to do. Unless you have a <a href='http://www.nlm.nih.gov/medlineplus/kidneytransplantation.html'>kidney transplant</a>, you will need a treatment called dialysis.</p><p>There are two main types of dialysis: hemodialysis and peritoneal dialysis. Both types filter your blood to rid your body of harmful wastes, extra salt and water. Hemodialysis does that with a machine. Peritoneal dialysis uses the lining of your abdomen, called the peritoneal membrane, to filter your blood. Each type has both risks and benefits. They also require that you follow a special