Definition of End-stage renal disease
End-stage renal disease: ESRD. Chronic irreversible renal failure.
Also known as Chronic Kidney Disease Stage 6 or CKD 6. The state where renal replacement therapy is needed, either dialysis or transplant. Source: MedTerms™ Medical Dictionaryhttp://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=33640
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