undigested

adjective

un·​di·​gest·​ed ˌən-dī-ˈje-stəd How to pronounce undigested (audio)
-də-
: not digested
undigested food
Their remarks … have a somewhat disconnected, intellectually undigested quality.Maggie Scarf

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These undigested fats cause stool to look pale and clay-colored. Jay N. Yepuri, Health, 27 Oct. 2024 Soluble fiber helps regulate blood sugar and cholesterol, while insoluble fiber (undigested fiber) adds bulk to stools and promotes regularity. Lauren O'Connor, Ms, Health, 29 Sep. 2024 They are made of undigested foods like fruit peels and seeds. Jay N. Yepuri, Verywell Health, 26 Sep. 2024 The gut breaks down gluten proteins, but this process may be incomplete, leaving undigested gluten to trigger IBS symptoms. Roxana Ehsani, Health, 10 July 2024 See all Example Sentences for undigested 

Word History

First Known Use

1598, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of undigested was in 1598

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“Undigested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undigested. Accessed 26 Nov. 2024.

Medical Definition

undigested

adjective
un·​di·​gest·​ed ˌən-dī-ˈjest-əd How to pronounce undigested (audio)
: not digested
undigested food
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