Which term describes a medical procedure to filter waste from the blood due to kidney failure?

The term that describes a medical procedure specifically designed to filter waste from the blood in cases of kidney failure is hemodialysis. Hemodialysis is a dialysis technique that uses a machine to remove waste products, excess fluids, and toxins from the blood when the kidneys are no longer able to perform these functions effectively. This process involves diverting blood from the body, filtering it through a dialyzer (commonly known as an artificial kidney), and then returning the cleaned blood to the body.

In contrast, peritoneal dialysis involves the use of the peritoneal cavity in the abdomen to filter waste, offering an alternative to hemodialysis. Renal transplant refers to the surgical procedure of placing a healthy kidney from a donor into a patient whose kidneys are failing, rather than a filtration process. Conservative treatment typically involves managing symptoms and preserving kidney function but does not include active filtering of waste from the blood like hemodialysis does. Thus, hemodialysis is the most accurate term for the procedure that directly addresses the filtration of waste due to kidney failure.