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Dhatus are body constituents which build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain body. (Code:SAT-B.425). | Dhatus are body constituents which build the basic structure and carry various physiological functions. They work as body tissues, stabilize and sustain body. (Code:SAT-B.425). | ||
The structural and functional integrity of body depends upon dhatu. Therefore, it is important to understand the concept of dhatu. | The structural and functional integrity of 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. | |||
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. | |||
==Etymology and derivation:== | ==Etymology and derivation:== | ||
The word ‘dhatu’ is derived from the word root “Dha” by adding suffix “Tun”. | The word ‘dhatu’ is derived from the word root “Dha” by adding suffix “Tun”. | ||