elimination

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Synonyms for elimination

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Synonyms for elimination

the act or process of eliminating

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the act of getting rid of something useless or used up

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the act or process of discharging bodily wastes or foreign substances

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Synonyms for elimination

the act of removing or getting rid of something

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analysis of a problem into alternative possibilities followed by the systematic rejection of unacceptable alternatives

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the act of removing an unknown mathematical quantity by combining equations

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the murder of a competitor

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A comprehensive history and physical exam should be completed for the patient with bowel elimination problems (see Table 1).
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This stimulant helps the peristaltic movement and assists in natural bowel elimination, thus, helping in the relief of constipation.
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Good water intake is vital for kidney function--keeping the bladder infection-free--and proper bowel elimination. Adequate hydration is imperative for individuals with pressure ulcers because of the need to keep adequate blood flow and nutrients reaching the wound.
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The best foods for a healthy colon are vegetables, as they are rich in fibre and speed up bowel elimination. Julie should also take the herb slippery elm to ease any IBS-type symptoms.
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* Alteration in bowel elimination evidenced by constipation
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