digestion
nounfeminine/diʒɨʃˈtɐ̃w̃/medium
di·ges·tão
Definition
The physiological process by which the body breaks down ingested food into simpler, absorbable substances.
Digestion begins in the mouth with the action of saliva.
Fatty foods can hinder digestion.
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Common collocations
good digestionpoor digestiondigestion processaid digestion
Etymology
Do latim 'digestio, digestionis', derivado de 'digere' (separar, distribuir).