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digestion
[ dih-jes-chuhn, dahy- ]
noun
- the process in the alimentary canal by which food is broken up physically, as by the action of the teeth, and chemically, as by the action of enzymes, and converted into a substance suitable for absorption and assimilation into the body.
- the function or power of digesting food:
My digestion is bad.
digestion
/ dɪˈdʒɛstʃən; daɪ- /
noun
- the act or process in living organisms of breaking down ingested food material into easily absorbed and assimilated substances by the action of enzymes and other agents peptic
- mental assimilation, esp of ideas
- bacteriol the decomposition of sewage by the action of bacteria
- chem the treatment of material with heat, solvents, chemicals, etc, to cause softening or decomposition
digestion
/ ī-ĕ′ə /
- The process by which food is broken down into simple chemical compounds that can be absorbed and used as nutrients or eliminated by the body. In most animals, nutrients are obtained from food by the action of digestive enzymes. In humans and other higher vertebrates, digestion takes place mainly in the small intestine. In protists and some invertebrates, digestion occurs by phagocytosis.
- The decomposition of organic material, such as sewage, by bacteria.
digestion
- The breaking down of food, which is made up of complex organic molecules (see also organic molecule ), into smaller molecules that the body can absorb and use for maintenance and growth.
Derived Forms
- 徱ˈپDzԲ, adjective
Other 51Թ Forms
- 徱·tDz· adjective
- ԴDzd·tDz noun
- d·tDz noun
- -徱·tDz noun
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digestion1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of digestion1
Example Sentences
According to nutrition experts, prebiotic sodas, with their blend of gut-friendly fibers and plant-based compounds, can offer some real benefits, especially for digestion and gut health.
Food waste is sent to an anaerobic digestion plant, and converted into energy by burning the methane waste that comes from it, with the by-product being used for farm fertiliser.
In 2021, the EPA updated its definition of food waste to include composting and anaerobic digestion — both of which can take inputs like uneaten food and turn them into fertilizer or biogas, respectively.
Fruits are rich in essential nutrients like vitamins and fiber that support various bodily functions, including immune health, digestion and lifestyle disease prevention.
Guardiola said his state of mind was "ugly", that his sleep was "worse" and he was eating lighter as his digestion had suffered.
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