assimilation#1 (n)
absorption#1 (n)

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type n
lex_filenum 22
def the process of absorbing nutrients into the body after digestion
Outgoing links
Hypernym organic process, biological process
Derivationally related form assimilation → assimilate
Hyponym anabolism, constructive metabolism; malabsorption
Incoming links
Hypernym anabolism, constructive metabolism; malabsorption
Hyponym organic process, biological process
Derivationally related form assimilate → assimilation

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