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digestion in Malay

pencernaan

/daɪˈd͡ʒɛst͡ʃən/

digestion in Malay: pencernaan. In English, digestion means the process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.

Malay words for digestion

process in gastrointestinal tract
pencernaan

English meaning of digestion

  1. noun The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.
  2. noun The result of this process.
  3. noun The ability to use this process.
  4. noun The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.

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Questions about digestion in Malay

What is the meaning of digestion in Malay?
Digestion in Malay is pencernaan.
Apakah maksud digestion dalam bahasa Melayu?
Digestion: pencernaan.
What does digestion mean in English?
Digestion means the process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be used by the body.

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