Eliminate
Eliminate
Eliminate (pronounced: /ɪˈlɪmɪneɪt/) is a term commonly used in the medical field to refer to the process of expelling waste materials from the body. The term is derived from the Latin word 'eliminatus', which means 'to banish' or 'to expel'.
Etymology
The term 'eliminate' is derived from the Latin word 'eliminatus', which is the past participle of 'eliminare'. 'Eliminare' means 'to banish' or 'to expel', which is a fitting description of the process that the term 'eliminate' is used to describe in the medical field.
Related Terms
- Excretion: This is the process by which waste materials are removed from the body. It is a broader term that encompasses elimination.
- Defecation: This is the process of eliminating solid waste from the body. It is a specific form of elimination.
- Urination: This is the process of eliminating liquid waste from the body. It is another specific form of elimination.
- Detoxification: This is the process of removing toxic substances from the body. It often involves elimination.
Usage in Medical Field
In the medical field, the term 'eliminate' is often used to refer to the process of expelling waste materials from the body. This can be through urination, defecation, or other forms of excretion. The term can also be used to refer to the removal of harmful substances from the body, such as in the process of detoxification.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Eliminate
- Wikipedia's article - Eliminate
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