enterosorbent
noun
Pronunciation: /ˌɛntərəˈsɔːrbənt/
Definition
A substance that binds to toxins or other harmful materials within the gastrointestinal tract, preventing their absorption into the body and facilitating their elimination.
Examples
The patient was given an enterosorbent to help manage the symptoms of food poisoning.
Activated charcoal is a common type of enterosorbent used in emergency medicine.
Enterosorbents can be beneficial in treating various digestive disorders by removing harmful substances.
How to Use enterosorbent
- enterosorbent for X (prepositional phrase)
- Used to indicate the purpose or condition that the enterosorbent is intended to treat. — "This enterosorbent is specifically designed for poisoning cases."
- enterosorbent therapy (collocation)
- The medical treatment involving the use of enterosorbents. — "Enterosorbent therapy is often a first step in managing certain intoxications."
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