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Chemical Phenomena > Filtration > Ultrafiltration
Physical Phenomena > Filtration > Ultrafiltration
Investigative Techniques > Chemistry Techniques, Analytical > Filtration > Ultrafiltration
Surgical Procedures, Operative > Extracorporeal Circulation > Ultrafiltration

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Ultrafiltration  

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  • NIM; ultrafilt of blood is indexed under HEMOFILTRATION or HEMODIAFILTRATION if combined with hemodialysis

Scope note

  • The separation of particles from a suspension by passage through a filter with very fine pores. In ultrafiltration the separation is accomplished by convective transport; in DIALYSIS separation relies instead upon differential diffusion. Ultrafiltration occurs naturally and is a laboratory procedure. Artificial ultrafiltration of the blood is referred to as HEMOFILTRATION or HEMODIAFILTRATION (if combined with HEMODIALYSIS).

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http://www.yso.fi/onto/mesh/D014462

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