Concept in Definition ABC

When a word has several meanings, the phenomenon of polysemy occurs, something very common in our language. The term deposition is a clear example of polysemy and this forces us to present the different meanings in which it is used.

First, deposition is equivalent to declaration and is normally used in a formal setting. Thus, in the sphere of right This word is used to refer to a judge's questioning of witnesses in a legal process.

In a military context, when one side surrenders they have to lay down their arms as a gesture that symbolizes the final surrender. The deposition of weapons by an army means assuming its defeat against the enemy. Sometimes this word is used in relation to terrorist groups and it is frequent that news appears using this term ("el government will negotiate with the terrorists if they make the final disposal of their weapons ").

When someone is demoted from office for any reason, the word deposition is used, since the verb to depose means to remove a person from the entrusted functions (the demotion or removal of someone has a formal character and is common in the military, civil and even in the religious).

Deposition in medicine

In everyday language, the evacuation of excrement is expressed in many ways: go to the belly, poop or go shit. As it is an intimate action, it is not correct to refer to it in an explicit way, so in Spanish they are used peculiar expressions to refer to this physiological action (I am going to clean the pipes, I am going to read the bathroom or I am going to Body). To the margin From popular use, in medicine stool is used as a synonym for evacuation of excrement.

For a doctor the deposition can be important for several reasons

- The bowel movement is related to diet, with the digestion and with the state of health in general.

- A stool analysis may be necessary to diagnose some kidney pathologies, problems related to the functioning of the liver or to detect hepatitis or an imbalance in the pancreas.

- The color, the texture and the consistency of faeces provide very relevant information regarding the human organism: on the correct absorption of food or vitamins, about a possible obstruction of the bile ducts, the abuse of medicines, the consumption stimulants, poor chewing or a digestive problem.