Pure

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Pure

Pure (/pyʊər/; from Latin purus meaning "clean, clear") is a term often used in the medical field to describe a substance or condition that is free from any contaminants or adulterants.

Medical Usage

In the medical context, the term "pure" is often used to describe a substance that is free from any contaminants or adulterants. This could refer to a drug, a sample for testing, or even a patient's health status. For example, a "pure culture" in microbiology is a culture that contains only one species of organism.

Related Terms

  • Pure Culture: A culture in which only one type of organism is present.
  • Pure Substance: A substance that has a constant composition and cannot be separated into simpler substances by physical means.
  • Purity: The state of being pure, often used in the context of pharmaceuticals to describe the absence of contaminants or adulterants.
  • Contaminant: Any foreign component present in a substance, which can affect its purity.
  • Adulterant: A substance found within other substances such as food, cosmetics, pharmaceuticals, fuel or other chemicals that compromises the safety or effectiveness of said substances.

Etymology

The term "pure" comes from the Latin word purus, which means "clean" or "clear". This term was adopted into Middle English as pur, and has been used in the English language since the 14th century.

Pronunciation

The term "pure" is pronounced as /pyʊər/.

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