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Pronunciation / Transliteration: dʒi-ʒes-ˈtãw
"Comer devagar ajuda a digestão."
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The process of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.
"A brisk walk after a heavy meal can aid digestion."
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Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology
Derived from the Latin 'digestio', from 'digestus', past participle of 'digere' meaning 'to distribute, dissolve, or digest'. It entered Middle English via Old French in the 14th century, initially relating to the body's processing of food as well as mental assimilation.
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10 Global Lexicons: How "Digestion" is said worldwide
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digestion
Transliteration: di-ʒɛs-tjɔ̃
"Une bonne digestion est essentielle pour la santé."
Verdauung
Transliteration: fɛɐ̯ˈdaʊʊŋ
"Ballaststoffe sind wichtig für eine gesunde Verdauung."
digestione
Transliteration: di-ʤes-ˈtjo-ne
"Questo cibo pesante rallenta la digestione."
digestión
Transliteration: di-xes-ˈtjon
"El jengibre ayuda a mejorar la digestión."
digestão
Transliteration: dʒi-ʒes-ˈtãw
"Comer devagar ajuda a digestão."
पाचन
Transliteration: pāchan
"योग आसन पाचन में सुधार करने में मदद करते हैं।"
消化
Transliteration: xiāo huà
"多吃蔬菜有利于消化。"
소화
Transliteration: so-hwa
"과식은 소화를 방해합니다."
消化
Transliteration: shōka
"よく噛んで食べると消化に良い。"
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