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→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”.
The derivation of the word is as follows-
The derivation of the word is as follows-
“डुधाञधारणपोषणयोः”- meaning that which sustains and nourishes.
“डुधाञधारणपोषणयोः”- meaning that which sustains and nourishes.
In general, the Sanskrit word convey the meaning of a component, constituent, elementary substance, verbal, grammatical root or a metal.
In general, the Sanskrit word convey the meaning of a component, constituent, elementary substance, verbal, grammatical root or a metal.
==Synonyms: ==
==Synonyms: ==
When these physiological constituents are affected by dosha and lead to abnormalities, they are termed as dushya. [ Ash.Hru. Sutra Sthana1/13]
When these physiological constituents are affected by dosha and lead to abnormalities, they are termed as dushya. [ Ash.Hru. Sutra Sthana1/13]