Glossary

A set proteins on the surface of cells that makes everyone unique.  These need to be well-matched for a successful kidney transplant.

The specialist part of each nephron that fine tunes what goes into urine and what is reabsorbed back into the bloodstream.

A possible problem for patients on PD or haemodialysis with a catheter. It occurs when an infection spreads from the exit site into where the catheter tunnels through the skin.