Ultrafiltration [ultrafiltrace]

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Definition

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).

Annotation
NIM; ultrafilt of blood is indexed under HEMOFILTRATION or HEMODIAFILTRATION if combined with hemodialysis
DUI
D014462 MeSH Browser
CUI
M0022232
Previous indexing
Filtration (1970-1972)
History note
73
Public note
73

E Analytical, Diagnostic and Therapeutic Techniques and Equipment
E04.292.413 Cardiopulmonary Bypass 178
E04.292.465 Heart Bypass, Left 7
E04.292.471 Hemofiltration 169
E04.292.510 Hemoperfusion 75
E04.292.762 Photopheresis 24
E04.292.869 Plasmapheresis 504
E04.292.975 Ultrafiltration 103
E05.196.454 Filtration 323
E05.196.454.201 Air Filters 11
E05.196.454.403 Micropore Filters 12
E05.196.454.807 Ultrafiltration 103

G Phenomena and Processes
G01.280 Filtration 323
G01.280.807 Ultrafiltration 103
G02.263 Filtration 323
G02.263.807 Ultrafiltration 103