Home > Term: continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
continuous ambulatory peritoneal dialysis (CAPD)
Continuous dialysis procedure involving a dialysis solution being emptied into the patient's abdominal cavity. This solution removes waste products from the blood, allowing the patient greater freedom of movement.
- Part of Speech: noun
- Industry/Domain: Health care
- Category: Organ transplantation
- Government Agency: U.S. HRSA
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