What does nutrition mean?
Nutrition means (biology) The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance..
Nutrition
/njuːˈtɹɪʃ.ən/ · noun
Meaning
(biology) The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance..
Definitions by Sense
- (biology) The organic process by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance.
- That which nourishes; nutriment.
Example Sentences
In the dead state all is apparently without motion. No agent within indicates design, intelligence, or foresight: there is no respiration; no digestion, circulation, or nutrition; […]
Proper nutrition – and even more important, proper hydration – is crucial in preventing and recovering from both fevers and colds.
I accidentally ate a worm which was in my apple - my uncle said the extra nutrition would do me good.
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Word Forms
- nutritions
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In the dead state all is apparently without motion. No agent within indicates design, intelligence, or foresight: there is no respiration; no digestion, circulation, or nutrition; […]
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