Deplete
Deplete
Deplete (/dɪˈpliːt/) is a term often used in medical contexts to refer to the reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance in the body.
Etymology
The term 'deplete' originates from the Latin word 'deplēre', which means 'to empty out'. It is composed of the prefix 'de-', meaning 'off' or 'away', and 'plēre', meaning 'to fill'.
Medical Usage
In medical terminology, 'deplete' is used to describe the reduction or exhaustion of a resource or substance in the body. This can refer to a wide range of substances, including nutrients, minerals, and blood cells. For example, a person may be said to have depleted levels of vitamin D if they do not have enough of this vitamin in their body. Similarly, a person may be said to have a depleted blood count if they have fewer blood cells than is normal or healthy.
Related Terms
- Deficiency: A lack or shortage of something, especially something that is essential for health.
- Exhaustion: The state of being extremely tired, often as a result of physical exertion, illness, or stress.
- Malnutrition: A condition that results from eating a diet in which one or more nutrients are either not enough or are too much such that it causes health problems.
- Anemia: A condition in which the blood doesn't have enough healthy red blood cells.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deplete
- Wikipedia's article - Deplete
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