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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Slower digestion also helps slow the release of sugar into your blood, preventing sugar spikes.123
Bone Health
Greek yogurt and cottage cheese contain several nutrients that are important for bone health, including protein and calcium.
—
Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Probiotics are essential, because travel can do weird things to digestion.
—Quince Mountain, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2025
Apple cider vinegar may also affect digestion for some people by slowing the rate of gastric emptying.7
Medication and Supplement Interactions
Apple cider vinegar may interact with some common medications and supplements.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Research has also shown that when poorly water-soluble drugs are combined with human or cow’s milk, digestion of the milk increases drug solubility.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
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Jillian Kubala, Health, 4 Mar. 2025
Probiotics are essential, because travel can do weird things to digestion.
—Quince Mountain, Outside Online, 1 Mar. 2025
Apple cider vinegar may also affect digestion for some people by slowing the rate of gastric emptying.7
Medication and Supplement Interactions
Apple cider vinegar may interact with some common medications and supplements.
—Elizabeth Barnes, Verywell Health, 24 Feb. 2025
Research has also shown that when poorly water-soluble drugs are combined with human or cow’s milk, digestion of the milk increases drug solubility.
—Paul McClure 13, New Atlas, 13 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for digestion
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“Digestion.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/digestion. Accessed 17 Mar. 2025.
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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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