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Digested
Digested (/dɪˈdʒɛstɪd/), from the Latin digestus, meaning 'distributed', is a term used in medicine and biology to describe the process by which food is broken down in the body to be used for energy.
Etymology
The term 'digested' comes from the Latin word digestus, which means 'distributed'. This is a reference to how the body distributes nutrients from food after it has been broken down.
Related Terms
- Digestion: The process by which food and drink are broken down into their smallest parts so the body can use them to build and nourish cells and to provide energy.
- Digestive system: The system of organs responsible for getting food into and out of the body and for making use of food to keep the body healthy.
- Enzyme: A substance produced by a living organism which acts as a catalyst to bring about a specific biochemical reaction.
- Metabolism: The chemical processes that occur within a living organism in order to maintain life.
- Nutrient: A substance used by an organism to survive, grow, and reproduce.
See Also
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
- Physiology: The branch of biology that deals with the normal functions of living organisms and their parts.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digested
- Wikipedia's article - Digested
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