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1. (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
    
2. A source of materials to nourish the body
   - nutriment, nourishment, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals
    
3. The scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)

Derived forms: nutritions

See also: nutrify, nutritionary, nutritionist, nutritious, trophic

Type of: biological process, food, nutrient, organic process, science, scientific discipline

Encyclopedia: Nutrition