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digestion

nounfemininegeneral usecommon/diʒɨʃˈtɐ̃w̃/di·ges·tão

Definition

1

The physiological process by which the body breaks down ingested food into simpler, absorbable substances.

Usage examples

Digestion begins in the mouth with the action of saliva.
Fatty foods can hinder digestion.

Antonyms

Common combinations

good digestionpoor digestiondigestion processaid digestion