the process in which chemicals in the body separate large food molecules into smaller ones so they can pass through the wall (=outer layer) of the intestine
Synonyms and related words
Biological processes
absorption
adaptation
aerobic respiration
Synonyms and related words
The organs and system for processing food
abdominal
alimentary canal
anal
chemical digestion
noun uncountable biology
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the process in which chemicals in the body separate large food molecules into smaller ones so they can pass through the wall (=outer layer) of the intestine