n, pl  -y*ses   1  :  the separation of substances in solution by means of their unequal diffusion through semipermeable membranes : esp  :  such a separation of colloids from soluble substances  2  :  HEMODIALYSIS di*a*lyt*ic adj 
 
 
 
Similar sounding terms:  ty·lo·sis 
 
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