Phenomena and Processes

Digestion

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

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

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Abstract

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

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6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethnology, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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  1. G07.203.650w.250w
  2. G10.261.190w

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WI 102

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Digestion. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D004063. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D004063
  2. Digestion. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Digestion
  3. Digestion. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q11978