Chyme: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฝ๏ธ
chyme
[ kaษชm ]
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:
๐ต๐น quimo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคพเคเคฎ
๐ฉ๐ช Chymus
๐ฎ๐ฉ chymus
๐บ๐ฆ ั ัะผัั
๐ต๐ฑ chymus
๐ฏ๐ต ใญใผใ
๐ซ๐ท chyme
๐ช๐ธ quimo
๐น๐ท kimus
๐ฐ๐ท ํด
๐ธ๐ฆ ููู ูุณ
๐จ๐ฟ chymus
๐ธ๐ฐ chymus
๐จ๐ณ ๆถๅ็ฉ
๐ธ๐ฎ kimus
๐ฎ๐ธ kรญmus
๐ฐ๐ฟ ั ะธะผัั
๐ฌ๐ช แฎแแแฃแกแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ kimus
๐ฒ๐ฝ 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.