Hemofiltration/Definition

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A definition or brief description of Hemofiltration.

An extracorporeal ultrafiltration technique without hemodialysis for treatment of fluid overload and electrolyte disturbances affecting renal, cardiac, or pulmonary function.

This definition is at least in part based on: Anonymous (2023), Hemofiltration (English). Medical Subject Headings. U.S. National Library of Medicine.