Purified
Purified
Purified (/pjuːˈrɪfaɪd/), derived from the Latin word "purus" meaning pure and "facere" meaning to make, is a term used in various fields of medicine to denote a substance that has been cleansed or refined to remove impurities.
Medical Context
In the medical field, the term 'purified' is often used in relation to substances such as proteins, antibodies, and vaccines that have undergone a process of purification to remove unwanted components. This is typically done to ensure the safety and efficacy of these substances when used in medical treatments or research.
Related Terms
- Purification: The process of making something pure by removing impurities or contaminants.
- Purified Protein Derivative (PPD): A substance used in a skin test for tuberculosis.
- Purified Water: Water that has been filtered or processed to remove impurities.
- Ultra-Purified Water: Water that has undergone further purification processes to remove even more impurities.
See Also
References
- Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
- Mosby's Medical Dictionary, 9th edition. © 2009, Elsevier.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Purified
- Wikipedia's article - Purified
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