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    GlossaryEnd-Stage Renal Disease

    kidneys fail completely, requiring dialysis or transplant to survive

    End-Stage Renal Disease (ESRD) is the final stage of chronic kidney disease where the kidneys can no longer function adequately to meet the body's needs. At this point, patients typically require dialysis or a kidney transplant to survive.

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