Cleanup
Cleanup (Medicine)
Cleanup (pronounced: /ˈkliːnʌp/) is a term used in the medical field to refer to the process of removing harmful substances or contaminants from a patient's body or a particular environment. The term is derived from the English words "clean" and "up", indicating the action of making something clean.
Etymology
The term "cleanup" is a compound word, originating from the combination of the words "clean" and "up". "Clean" comes from the Old English "clæne", meaning pure, clear, and free from dirt or filth. "Up" is from the Old English "upp", meaning to a higher position or level. Together, they form "cleanup", indicating the action of making something clean or free from contaminants.
Related Terms
- Detoxification: This is a process that involves the removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including, but not limited to, humans. It is often one of the steps involved in a medical cleanup.
- Decontamination: This refers to the process of removing hazardous substances, such as radioactive materials, from a person or environment. It is a crucial part of cleanup in certain medical and environmental situations.
- Sanitation: This is the process of maintaining or making something clean, especially to prevent disease. It is closely related to cleanup as it involves the removal of dirt, waste, and other potentially harmful substances.
- Sterilization (medicine): This is a term used to describe any process that eliminates or kills all forms of life and other biological agents. In the context of a medical cleanup, sterilization may be used to ensure an environment is completely free of potentially harmful microorganisms.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Cleanup
- Wikipedia's article - Cleanup
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