digestive

/daɪˈdʒɛstɪv/
adjective
  1. Relating to the process of breaking down food in the body so it can be absorbed and used.
    • Drinking water helps keep your digestive tract healthy.
    • She has a digestive disorder that makes it hard to eat certain foods.
    • The digestive system starts working as soon as you smell food.
noun
  1. A substance that helps break down food, especially a digestive enzyme or medicine.
    • Some people take a digestive after a heavy meal to reduce bloating.
    • The doctor prescribed a digestive to help with his stomach problems.
    • This herbal digestive is made from ginger and peppermint.
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