Purging
Purging
Purging (/ˈpɜːrdʒɪŋ/), from the Latin purgare meaning "to cleanse", is a medical term referring to the act of eliminating unwanted substances from the body. This can be achieved through various methods such as vomiting, laxative use, or diuretic use.
Etymology
The term "purging" originates from the Latin word purgare, which translates to "to cleanse". This term was adopted into the English language in the 14th century and has been used in the medical field to describe the act of cleansing the body of unwanted substances.
Related Terms
- Vomiting: The act of forcibly expelling the contents of the stomach through the mouth.
- Laxative: A substance that promotes bowel movements and is often used to treat constipation.
- Diuretic: A substance that promotes diuresis, the increased production of urine. This is often used to remove excess water and salt from the body.
- Detoxification: The physiological or medicinal removal of toxic substances from a living organism, including the human body.
- Bulimia nervosa: An eating disorder characterized by binge eating followed by purging.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Purging
- Wikipedia's article - Purging
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