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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In fact, eggs and chicken are digested at a rate above 90%, while plant proteins have a digestion rate ranging between 45–80%.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In legal proceedings, lawyers for the companies have argued that their drugs temporarily and purposely slow digestion but do not cause chronic issues such as gastroparesis, noting that side effects should disappear within about a month of going off the medications.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This type of cancer affects the large intestine and digestion, with a lifetime risk for men of 1 in 23.
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Nov. 2024
In legal proceedings, lawyers for the companies have argued that their drugs temporarily and purposely slow digestion but do not cause chronic issues such as gastroparesis, noting that side effects should disappear within about a month of going off the medications.
—Jamie Ducharme, TIME, 4 Nov. 2024
This type of cancer affects the large intestine and digestion, with a lifetime risk for men of 1 in 23.
—Natalie Oganesyan, Deadline, 3 Nov. 2024
Weight loss, bloating, cravings, digestion, acne, face puffiness, energy—apple cider vinegar [ACV] gummies are said to help with all manner of things.
—Nina Turner, Newsweek, 30 Oct. 2024
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestion. Accessed 22 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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