Absorber
Absorber
Absorber (/əbˈsɔːrbər/), from the Latin absorbere meaning "to swallow up", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It generally refers to a substance or structure that absorbs or assimilates substances or radiation.
In Physiology
In physiology, an absorber is a part of the body that takes in certain substances from the blood or the surrounding environment. For example, the intestines are absorbers of nutrients from food, while the lungs are absorbers of oxygen from the air.
In Radiology
In radiology, an absorber is a material used to absorb radiation, such as X-rays or gamma rays. This can be used to protect patients or healthcare workers from unnecessary exposure to radiation.
In Pharmacology
In pharmacology, an absorber can refer to a drug or substance that is absorbed into the body and used to treat or manage a condition. For example, certain types of antacids are absorbers that neutralize stomach acid.
Related Terms
- Absorption: The process by which substances are taken into the body or a substance.
- Adsorber: A material that adsorbs, or adheres to the surface of another substance.
- Resorber: A substance or structure that resorbs, or breaks down, another substance.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Absorber
- Wikipedia's article - Absorber
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