nutrition

[ noo-trish-uh n, nyoo- ]
/ nuˈtrɪʃ ən, nyu- /
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noun

the act or process of nourishing or of being nourished.
the science or study of, or a course of study in, nutrition, especially of humans.
the process by which organisms take in and utilize food material.
food; nutriment.
the pursuit of this science as an occupation or profession.

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Origin of nutrition

1375–1425; late Middle English < Late Latin nūtrītiōn- (stem of nūtrītiō) a feeding, equivalent to Latin nūtrīt(us) (past participle of nūtrīre to feed, nourish) + -iōn- -ion

OTHER WORDS FROM nutrition

nu·tri·tion·al, nu·tri·tion·ar·y, adjectivenu·tri·tion·al·ly, adverbhy·per·nu·tri·tion, nounsu·per·nu·tri·tion, noun

Words nearby nutrition

nutrient-dense, nutrigenetics, nutrigenomics, nutrilite, nutriment, nutrition, nutritionist, nutritionist's calorie, nutritious, nutritive, nutritive equilibrium
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Words related to nutrition

nourishment, victuals, menu, nutriment, diet, sustenance, subsistence, dietetics

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British Dictionary definitions for nutrition

nutrition
/ (njuːˈtrɪʃən) /

noun

a process in animals and plants involving the intake of nutrient materials and their subsequent assimilation into the tissuesRelated adjectives: alimentary, trophic
the act or process of nourishing
the study of nutrition, esp in humans

Derived forms of nutrition

nutritional or rare nutritionary, adjectivenutritionally, adverb

Word Origin for nutrition

C16: from Late Latin nūtrītiō, from nūtrīre to nourish
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Medical definitions for nutrition

nutrition
[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

n.

The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Its stages include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
The science that deals with food and nourishment, including dietary guidelines, food composition, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.

Other words from nutrition

nu•tri′tion•al adj.
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Scientific definitions for nutrition

nutrition
[ nōō-trĭsh′ən ]

The process by which living organisms obtain food and use it for growth, metabolism, and repair. The stages of nutrition include ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion.
The scientific study of food and nourishment, including food composition, dietary guidelines, and the roles that various nutrients have in maintaining health.
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