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Definition of digestive - Reverso English Dictionary
Adjective
1.
helps digestionUK aiding digestionUK
- He drank a digestive tea to soothe his stomach.
2.
digestionTECH. related to the process of breaking down foodTECH.
- The digestive system includes the stomach and intestines.
Noun
1.
foodUK biscuit made from wholemeal flourUK
- He enjoyed a digestive with his tea.
2.
medicalUK substance that aids in digestionUK
- He took a digestive to help with his meal..
Images of digestive
biscuit made from wholemeal flour
Expressions with digestive
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biscuit with chocolate on one side
I love having a chocolate digestive with my tea.
semisweet biscuit often dunked in tea
I love having a digestive biscuit with my afternoon tea.
gastric juice secreted by stomach lining
Digestive juice in the stomach contains hydrochloric acid.
long tube in animals where food is digested
Food travels through the digestive tract after you eat.
organs involved in breaking down food for absorption
The digestive system includes the stomach, intestines, and other organs..
substance secreted by glands to aid digestion
The stomach produces digestive fluid to help in the digestion of proteins.
gland secreting substances into the digestive tract
The pancreas is a vital digestive gland.
passage for digestion and elimination in the body
The digestive tube processes food from the mouth to the anus.
Origin of digestive
Latin, digestivus (relating to digestion)
Terms with digestive included in their meaning
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digestive organ
organ where food is digested before intestines
flatulence
the act of releasing gas from the digestive system
digestive system
feel uncomfortable because of air in the stomach
digestive resilience
ability to eat or drink without feeling sick
medical
digestive disorder causing nausea or heartburn
nutrition
dietary material containing substances resistant to digestive enzymes
digestion
digestive gases in the stomach
medical
the digestive tube in humans and animals
biology
the sound made when gas is released from the digestive system
digestive reaction
convulsion of the upper digestive tract
biology
digestive fluid in the stomach breaking down food
digestive system
tubes through which digested food passes
digestive system
related to the stomach
medical
problem related to the digestive system
digestive system
related to the intestines in the body
medical
part of the digestive system where food passes and waste is formed
euphemism
release gas from the digestive system
digestive discomfort
indigestion or discomfort in the stomach area
digestive process
expulsion of gas from the stomach through the mouth
digestive waste
solid waste expelled from the body
biology
microorganisms living in the digestive tract
digestion
lubricating fluid in the digestive tract
gut health
beneficial bacteria in the digestive system
digestive process
act of bringing up partially digested food
Examples of digestive in a sentence
He took a digestive pill after the heavy meal. Digestive enzymes help break down food. She had a digestive issue that required medical attention. She dunked a digestive into her coffee. A digestive is perfect for a quick snack. She always carries a digestive for after meals.
The doctor recommended a digestive for his stomach issues.
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- French:digestif, digestive, ...
- German:verdauungsfördernd, Vollkornkeks, ...
- Italian:digestivo, digestive, ...
- Spanish:digestivo, digestiva, ...
- Portuguese:digestivo, intestinal, ...
- Chinese:助消化的, 全麦饼干, ...
- Japanese:消化を助ける, ダイジェスティブ, ...
- Arabic:هَضْمِيّ, بِسْكُوِيت هَضْمِيّ, ...
- Hebrew:מְסַיֵּעַ לָעִכּוּל, בִּיסְקוּויט דְּגֶ'סְטִיב, ...
- Russian:пищеварительный, дижестив, ...
- Ukrainian:травний, дижестив, ...
- Hindi:पाचक, डाइजेस्टिव, ...
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