esrd
esrd — noun
1. a permanent, incurable condition in which the kidneys have lost nearly all abili
a permanent, incurable condition in which the kidneys have lost nearly all ability to filter waste from the blood, making regular dialysis or a kidney transplant necessary to keep the patient alive.
Ari's nephrologist explained that his kidney function had reached ESRD and he would need dialysis.
collocation: reached ESRD / need dialysis
The hospital's dialysis unit treats more than sixty ESRD patients every week.
Eshe was placed on the transplant list shortly after her ESRD diagnosis.
Otis's family learned to manage his diet and fluids for ESRD at home.
- end-stage kidney disease
synonymous; 'kidney' is sometimes used instead of 'renal' in less formal medical writing.
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Primarily used in clinical and hospital settings. The full form 'end-stage renal disease' is often preferred in patient-facing explanations.