Glossary of Terms
A condition that impairs the kidney’s ability to properly clean the blood of toxins that can be harmful to the body
A disease that affects the body’s ability to produce insulin, which keeps blood glucose levels within normal limits
A treatment for CKD that cleanses the blood of toxins that can be harmful to the body
The fifth and final stage of CKD that results in total kidney failure
The rate at which the kidneys are able to rid the blood of harmful toxins. This test is used to determine CKD staging
The most common form of dialysis, which involves cycling the blood through a dialyzer multiple times to eliminate harmful toxins
A common condition that causes strain on the vascular system. Also known as hypertension
A pair of bean-shaped organs that remove excess waste, salt, and fluid from the blood and excretes them in the urine
A common condition that causes strain on the vascular system. Also known as hypertension
A kidney specialist
A cavity with a person’s gut that is lined with a thin membrane called the peritoneum
A cavity with a person’s gut that is lined with a thin membrane called the peritoneum
A common form of in-home dialysis that involves filling the peritoneal cavity with a fluid called “dialysate.” This fluid collects the harmful toxins from the blood and is then drained and refilled with clean dialysate
A nurse specialized in kidney care
