Significance of Complete removal

Complete removal entails different meanings across various fields. In Vedanta, it signifies the resolution of doubts about the supreme Brahman. According to Dharmashastra, it refers to the eradication of sins, likened to a snake shedding skin. In the medical realm, complete removal encompasses surgical goals such as excising a hydrocele sac, entirely removing cysts, cleaning dental calculus, and fully excising lesions in juvenile ossifying fibroma to prevent recurrence. It also includes the complete removal of thymic tissue in treating PRCA associated with thymomas.

Synonyms: Total removal, Complete eradication, Absolute removal, Total elimination, Entire removal

In Dutch: Volledige verwijdering; In Finnish: Täydellinen poisto; In Spanish: Eliminación completa

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Hindu concept of 'Complete removal'

Hinduism Books

Complete removal in Hinduism signifies the total eradication of sins, paralleling a snake shedding its skin, and marks the resolution of Bhrigu’s doubts about comprehending the supreme Brahman.

Significance in Vedanta (school of philosophy):
Vedanta Books

From: Taittiriya Upanishad Bhashya Vartika

(1) The end of Bhrigu's uncertainty or doubt regarding the understanding of the supreme Brahman.[1]

Vedanta refers to a school of orthodox Hindu philosophy (astika), drawing its subject-matter from the Upanishads. There are a number of sub-schools of Vedanta, however all of them expound on the basic teaching of the ultimate reality (brahman) and liberation (moksha) of the individual soul (atman).

Significance in Dharmashastra (religious law):
Dharmashastra Books

From: Manusmriti with the Commentary of Medhatithi

(1) The concept that sins are entirely eradicated, akin to a snake shedding its skin, as emphasized in the context.[2]

Dharmashastra contains the instructions (shastra) regarding religious conduct of livelihood (dharma), ceremonies, jurisprudence (study of law) and more. It is categorized as smriti, an important and authoritative selection of books dealing with the Hindu lifestyle.

Jain concept of 'Complete removal'

Jainism Books

In Jainism, Complete removal signifies the total liberation of the soul from karmic matter, akin to water becoming crystal clear after all mud is removed, symbolizing ultimate purity and freedom.

Significance in Jainism (general):

From: Tattvartha Sutra (with commentary)

(1) Complete removal of karmic matter represents a state where the soul is entirely free from the influence of karmic matter, which is similar to water becoming completely clear after the removal of all the mud.[3]

Jainism is an Indian religion of Dharma whose doctrine revolves around harmlessness (ahimsa) towards every living being. The two major branches (Digambara and Svetambara) of Jainism stimulate self-control (or, shramana, ‘self-reliance’) and spiritual development through a path of peace for the soul to progess to the ultimate goal.

The concept of Complete removal in scientific sources

Science Books

Complete removal in the context of juvenile ossifying fibroma signifies the objective of surgical procedures to entirely excise the lesion, minimizing the likelihood of recurrence and promoting successful treatment outcomes.

Significance in Health Sciences:
Health Sciences Books

From: The Malaysian Journal of Medical Sciences

(1) The complete removal of all thymic tissue, as well as additional immunosuppressive therapy for maximal treatment of PRCA associated with thymomas.[4] (2) This refers to the complete removal of the cyst during enucleation, which can be difficult in large cysts without a generous incision.[5]

From: South African Journal of Physiotherapy

(1) Weightlessness is the this, even if only temporarily, of the embarrassment of gravity, showing a physical state.[6]

From: Asian Journal of Pharmaceutics

(1) This refers to the thorough elimination of any remaining neuromuscular blockade, which is essential for restoring normal lung function.[7]

From: International Journal of Pharmacology

(1) Ensuring all adenoid tissue is removed to avoid the need for endoscopic removal.[8]

Significance in Environmental Sciences:
Environmental Sciences Books

From: Sustainability Journal (MDPI)

(1) The activated biochar exhibited a significant improvement in adsorption efficiency, reaching this (100%) of the three evaluated dyes.[9] (2) It is the practice of entirely dismantling and removing obsolete structures from the seabed, aiming to restore the environment to its original state.[10]