Kill
Kill (medical term)
Kill (/kɪl/), in the context of medical terminology, refers to the process of eliminating or destroying harmful cells, bacteria, or other pathogens in the body. The term is often used in relation to the immune system's function or the action of certain medications.
Etymology
The term "kill" originates from the Old English cwellan, meaning "to kill, murder, execute", and has been used in the English language since before the 12th century. In the medical context, it has been used to describe the elimination of harmful entities in the body since the late 19th century.
Related Terms
- Antibiotic: A type of medication that kills or inhibits the growth of bacteria.
- Cytotoxic: Referring to a substance or process that kills cells.
- Immunology: The branch of medicine and biology concerned with immunity, including the immune system's ability to kill pathogens.
- Pathogen: A bacterium, virus, or other microorganism that can cause disease, and which the body may need to kill to maintain health.
- Phagocytosis: The process by which certain living cells called phagocytes ingest or engulf other cells or particles, effectively 'killing' them.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Kill
- Wikipedia's article - Kill
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