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Hepatorenal Syndrome - Glossary

Medically Reviewed by Dr. Simi Paknikar, MD on Jan 09, 2017


Glossary

Glomerular filtration rate: Measure of the kidneys'' ability to filter and remove waste products.

Dialysis: The process of cleansing the blood when the kidneys are not able to filter the blood.


Ascites: Accumulation of fluid in the peritoneal (abdominal) cavity.

Hypertension: Increase in blood pressure.

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