Ashes

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Ashes

Ashes (/ˈæʃɪz/), in a medical context, often refers to the residual substance left after the combustion of items, particularly in the context of cremation. The term can also metaphorically refer to the end result or aftermath of a process or event.

Etymology

The term "ashes" originates from the Old English æsce, which is akin to the Old High German aska and the Old Norse aska. All these terms essentially mean "ash" or "dust".

Medical Usage

In the medical field, ashes are primarily discussed in the context of cremation, a method of final disposition of a dead body through burning. Cremation ashes, also known as cremains, are the final remains of the body after the process of cremation. They are often kept in an urn or scattered in a significant location.

Ashes can also be used in the production of potash, a type of salt that contains potassium, which is used in medicine, fertilizer, and soap.

Related Terms

  • Cremation: The process of reducing a body to its basic elements through fire.
  • Potash: A type of salt derived from ashes and used in various industries, including medicine.
  • Urn: A type of container often used to store cremains.
  • Cremains: A portmanteau of "cremation" and "remains", referring to the ashes left after a body is cremated.

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