Amalgamate
Amalgamate
Amalgamate (/əˈmalɡəˌmāt/) is a term often used in the medical field, particularly in dentistry, to refer to the process of combining or uniting different substances to create a single, unified entity.
Etymology
The term 'amalgamate' originates from the mid-16th century, from the medieval Latin word 'amalgamare', which means 'to alloy with mercury'.
Pronunciation
Amalgamate is pronounced as /əˈmalɡəˌmāt/.
Definition
In a medical context, to amalgamate means to combine or unite different substances or elements to form a single, unified entity. This term is often used in dentistry, where different metals are combined to create an amalgam for use in dental fillings.
Related Terms
- Amalgam: An alloy of mercury with another metal, often used in dental fillings.
- Mercury: A chemical element often used in the creation of amalgams.
- Alloy: A substance composed of two or more metals, or of a metal and a non-metal.
- Dentistry: The field of medicine that involves the diagnosis, prevention, and treatment of diseases and conditions of the oral cavity.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Amalgamate
- Wikipedia's article - Amalgamate
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