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Digestive System and Oral Physiological Phenomena > Digestive System Physiological Phenomena > Digestion
Physiological Phenomena > Diet, Food, and Nutrition > Nutritional Physiological Phenomena > Digestion

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Digestion  

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  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • The process of breakdown of food for metabolism and use by the body.

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