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digestion

[dih-jes-chuhn, dahy-] / dɪˈdʒɛs tʃən, daɪ- /
NOUN
digesting
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Beyond digestion, bile acids also serve as chemical messengers that interact with receptors throughout the body.

From Science Daily • Jun. 9, 2026

Symptoms of oesophageal cancer can affect your digestion, but they might be hard to spot, such as:

From BBC • May 19, 2026

Fruits, vegetables, whole grains and legumes are all good sources of fiber, an important nutrient with extensive health benefits, such as supporting a healthy gut microbiome, regulating blood sugar and keeping digestion regular.

From MarketWatch • May 19, 2026

Freidenberg described what happened to her body as she starved, including her loss of hips and breasts and the ways in which her digestion and other bodily processes changed.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 24, 2026

Zizmo drank a glass of the papaya juice he touted as beneficial for the digestion.

From "Middlesex: A Novel" by Jeffrey Eugenides




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