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Vocabulary Entry
digestion
|noun • verb
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N
noun
The process by which food is broken down in the body to be absorbed and utilized.
Example Sentences
"Digestion begins in the mouth with chewing."
"Proper digestion is crucial for good health."
"Some people have difficulty with the digestion of certain foods."
V
verb
To convert food into substances that can be absorbed by the body.
Example Sentences
"The stomach digests food using acids and enzymes."
"Her body digests nutrients efficiently."
"It takes several hours for the body to digest a meal."