nutrition

nu·tri·tion

noun \nu̇-ˈtri-shən, nyu̇-\

Definition of NUTRITION

1

: the act or process of nourishing or being nourished; specifically : the sum of the processes by which an animal or plant takes in and utilizes food substances

2

: nourishment 1

— nu·tri·tion·al \-ˈtrish-nəl, -ˈtri-shə-n^əl\ adjective

— nu·tri·tion·al·ly adverb

Examples of NUTRITION

1. The speaker discussed diet and nutrition with the class.
2. good nutrition and proper exercise

Origin of NUTRITION

Middle English nutricioun, from Late Latin nutrition-, nutritio, from Latin nutrire

First Known Use: 15th century

Other Physiology Terms

eructation, flux, gustatory, menarche, myopia, senescence, torpor

Rhymes with NUTRITION

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