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what does digestion mean? It is the process on which food is broken down inside your body to absorb food particles that have starch, proten, sugar, vitamins and minerals, fibre, fat and water.

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large insoluble food molecules are broken down into small,soluble ones.
when someone or something is completely dissolved or dissipated by stomach acid.

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Break down (food) in the stomach and intestines into substances that can be used by the body.

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breaks down food

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Which word means normal or good digestion?

Eupepsia is the medical term meaning good or normal digestion. In contrast, dyspepsia means difficult digestion.


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