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Dhatu are body constituents that build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain the body. (Code:SAT-B.425).<ref>National AYUSH Morbidity and Standardized Terminologies Electronic Portal by Ministry of AYUSH Available on http://namstp.ayush.gov.in/#/sat</ref> The structural and functional integrity of the body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu. | |||
In physics and chemistry, the term dhatu is applied to denote metals like iron, copper etc. In Sanskrit grammar, the term is applied to denote root verb and derivation. | |||