ultrafiltration

noun

ul·​tra·​fil·​tra·​tion ˌəl-trə-fil-ˈtrā-shən 

: filtration through a medium (such as a semipermeable capillary wall) which allows small molecules (as of water) to pass but holds back larger ones (as of protein)

ultrafiltrate

ˌəl-trə-ˈfil-ˌtrāt 

noun

Examples of ultrafiltration in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

This leads to the ultrafiltration of plasma (the liquid portion of blood) in the wound. — Laura Schober, Health, 27 Dec. 2024

Depending on the type of filter, the barrier provides either microfiltration, ultrafiltration, or nanofiltration. — Jeffrey Kluger, TIME, 9 Aug. 2024

Most leading nephrologists worldwide agree that dialysis should ideally be delivered in long, frequent sessions at low ultrafiltration rates, and be carefully tailored to each patient’s physiology. — Tom Mueller, STAT, 25 Aug. 2023

This whey protein isolate is exceptionally high quality and uses cutting edge microfiltration and ultrafiltration membrane technology. — Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 12 Oct. 2022

Word History

First Known Use

1908, in the meaning defined above

Rhymes for ultrafiltration

• abbreviation
• abomination
• acceleration
• accentuation
• accommodation
• accreditation
• acculturation
• accumulation
• acetylation
• adjudication
• administration
• adulteration

Medical Definition

ultrafiltration

noun

ul·​tra·​fil·​tra·​tion ˌəl-trə-fil-ˈtrā-shən 

: filtration through a medium (as a semipermeable capillary wall) which allows small molecules (as of water) to pass but holds back larger ones (as of protein)