Chyme: meaning, definitions and examples

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chyme

 

[ kaษชm ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

digestive process

Chyme is a semi-fluid mass of partly digested food that is formed in the stomach and moves into the small intestine. It contains food particles, gastric juices, and enzymes that further break down the food. The consistency of chyme allows for better absorption of nutrients in the intestines. It is an essential stage in digestion, transitioning from solid food to a more liquid form that can be processed by the digestive system.

Synonyms

digestive mixture, semi-fluid mass

Examples of usage

  • The chyme moves from the stomach to the small intestine.
  • Digestive enzymes break down the chyme further.
  • The texture of chyme affects nutrient absorption.

Translations

Translations of the word "chyme" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น quimo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคšเคพเค‡เคฎ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Chymus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ chymus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั…ั–ะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ chymus

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใ‚ญใƒผใƒ 

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท chyme

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ quimo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kimus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ํ‚ด

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ูƒูŠู…ูˆุณ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ chymus

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ chymus

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆๅŒ–็‰ฉ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ kimus

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ kรญmus

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ั…ะธะผัƒั

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฎแƒ˜แƒ›แƒฃแƒกแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ kimus

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ quimo

Etymology

The term 'chyme' originates from the Greek word 'chumos', meaning 'juice', which is indicative of its liquid form. The use of the word in the context of digestion dates back to the 14th century, reflecting the understanding of the digestive process during that period. It was used by early physicians and scholars to describe the intermediate stage of food processing in the body. Over time, as medical science advanced, so did the understanding of chyme's role in digestion. Its definition has remained consistent, emphasizing its significance in the transition from food to absorbable nutrients. The exploration of chyme has contributed to the overall knowledge of human physiology and the importance of properly digesting food for maintaining health.

Word Frequency Rank

This word's position of #33,192 indicates it's among the more rare English words. While understanding it broadens your vocabulary, focus on more common words first.