digestion
noun
di·ges·tion
dī-ˈjes-chən 
də-,
-ˈjesh-
: the action, process, or power of digesting: such as
a
: the process of making food absorbable by mechanically and enzymatically breaking it down into simpler chemical compounds in the digestive tract
b
: the process in sewage treatment by which organic matter in sludge is decomposed by anaerobic bacteria with the release of a burnable mixture of gases
Examples of digestion in a Sentence
an enzyme that aids in the digestion of protein
She began to suffer from poor digestion as she grew older.
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Bethany Thayer, Detroit Free Press, 16 Nov. 2024
Many cultures serve fennel in some form after a meal to help with digestion.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 5 Nov. 2024
Changes in diet, dehydration from flying, or eating later than usual at hotel restaurants can all affect digestion, disrupting sleep cycles, so investing in a good quality multi-strain probiotic is crucial.
—Anita Bhagwandas, Condé Nast Traveler, 29 Oct. 2024
How this all happened isn’t entirely clear, but today, most experts agree that 2 billion or 3 billion years ago, an archaean cell engulfed a bacterial cell, which somehow escaped digestion and adapted to life inside its host.
—Quanta Magazine, 28 Oct. 2024
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestion. Accessed 30 Nov. 2024.
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digestion
noun
di·ges·tion
dī-ˈjes-chən
də-
: the process by which food is broken down into simpler forms in the body by mechanical and enzymatic means
Medical Definition
digestion
noun
di·ges·tion
dī-ˈjes(h)-chən, də-
: the action, process, or power of digesting
especially
: the process of making food absorbable by mechanically and enzymatically breaking it down into simpler chemical compounds in the digestive tract
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