Digest
Digest
Digest (/daɪˈdʒɛst/), from the Latin digestus, meaning "distributed", is a term used in various fields of medicine. It primarily refers to the process by which the body breaks down food into absorbable nutrients in the gastrointestinal tract.
Etymology
The term "digest" originates from the Latin word digestus, which means "distributed". This is in reference to the distribution of nutrients throughout the body following the process of digestion.
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.
- Digestive enzymes: Enzymes that break down polymeric macromolecules into their smaller building blocks, in order to facilitate their absorption by the body.
- Digestive tract: Also known as the gastrointestinal tract, it is the system of organs that takes in food, digests it to extract energy and nutrients, and expels the remaining waste.
- Gastroenterology: The branch of medicine focused on the digestive system and its disorders.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Digest
- Wikipedia's article - Digest
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