digestion

/daɪˈdʒɛstʃən/
noun
  1. The process by which the body breaks down food so it can be absorbed and used for energy and growth.
    • Fiber helps with digestion by moving food through the intestines.
    • After a heavy meal, the body focuses most of its energy on digestion.
    • Eating slowly can improve your digestion and prevent stomach discomfort.
  2. The ability to digest food easily or without discomfort.
    • Yoga is known to promote healthy digestion.
    • His digestion improved after he started drinking herbal tea.
    • She has a weak digestion and must avoid spicy foods.
  3. The process of understanding or absorbing information or ideas.
    • Good teaching allows for the slow digestion of complex concepts.
    • Reading the report requires careful digestion of the data.
    • The lecture was so dense that it needed several hours of digestion.
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