Purge
Purge
Purge (/pɜːrdʒ/), from the Latin purgare meaning "to cleanse", is a medical term referring to the act of cleansing or clearing the body, often specifically the digestive system, of waste, toxins, or unwanted materials.
Medical Context
In a medical context, a purge can refer to several processes. It may refer to the use of laxatives or emetics to stimulate bowel movements or vomiting, respectively, in order to clear the digestive system. This can be used as a treatment for certain conditions, such as constipation or poisoning, or as a preparatory step for certain medical procedures, such as a colonoscopy.
Purge can also refer to the process of removing a patient's blood and replacing it with fresh blood or a blood substitute, a procedure known as a blood transfusion. This can be used to treat conditions such as anemia or blood disorders, or to remove toxins or pathogens from the blood.
Related Terms
- Detoxification: The process of removing toxins from the body, often through the use of purges, diuretics, or other methods.
- Catharsis: A term used in psychotherapy to refer to the release of repressed emotions, often through talking, crying, or other forms of emotional expression. In a medical context, it can also refer to the process of purging the body.
- Purgative: A substance that causes the body to purge, such as a laxative or emetic.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Purge
- Wikipedia's article - Purge
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