Digestion: meaning, definitions and examples

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digestion

 

[ daษชหˆdส’ษ›s.tสƒษ™n ]

Noun
Context #1 | Noun

biological process

Digestion is the process by which food is broken down into smaller, absorbable components in the body. It begins in the mouth, where food is chewed and mixed with saliva. The food then moves to the stomach, where it is further broken down by stomach acid and enzymes. Finally, the digested food passes into the small intestine, where nutrients are absorbed into the bloodstream. Proper digestion is essential for overall health, as it allows the body to obtain the nutrients it needs for energy, growth, and maintenance.

Synonyms

breakdown, metabolism, processing.

Examples of usage

  • Proper digestion is crucial for nutrient absorption.
  • Digestive enzymes aid in the digestion of proteins.
  • Poor digestion can lead to various health issues.
  • Maintaining a balanced diet supports healthy digestion.

Translations

Translations of the word "digestion" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น digestรฃo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคชเคพเคšเคจ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Verdauung

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ pencernaan

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟะตั€ะตั‚ั€ะฐะฒะปะตะฝะฝั

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ trawienie

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ๆถˆๅŒ– (ใ—ใ‚‡ใ†ใ‹)

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท digestion

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ digestiรณn

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท sindirim

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ์†Œํ™” (sohwa)

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู‡ุถู… (hadhm)

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ trรกvenรญ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ trรกvenie

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ๆถˆๅŒ– (xiฤohuร )

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ prebava

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ melting

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ะฐั า›ะพั€ั‹ั‚ัƒ (as qorytu)

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒฌแƒ•แƒ”แƒœแƒ˜แƒก แƒ’แƒแƒ“แƒแƒ›แƒฃแƒจแƒแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒ (tsvenis gadamushaveba)

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ hษ™zm

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ digestiรณn

Etymology

The word 'digestion' comes from the Latin term 'digestio', which means 'dissection' or 'digesting'. The roots of the word can be traced back to 'digerere', which means 'to separate, sift, or divide', composed of 'di-' (apart) and 'gerere' (to carry, bear). This etymological background reflects the biological process of breaking down complex food structures into simpler forms that the body can utilize. Historically, digestion has been studied since ancient times, with early philosophers like Hippocrates and Galen making significant contributions to our understanding of the digestive system. Over centuries, the term has evolved to encompass all aspects of the digestive process, including mechanical and chemical breakdown of food. Today, digestion is recognized as a vital process that not only involves the stomach and intestines but also the interaction of various enzymes and hormones that regulate it.

Word Frequency Rank

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