Nutrition word meaning and definition

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Meaning and definition for "nutrition" word

[noun] the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
[noun] a source of materials to nourish the body
[noun] (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance

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\Nu*tri"tion\, n. [Cf. F. nutrition. See {Nutritious}.] 1. (Physiol.) In the broadest sense, a process or series of processes by which the living organism as a whole (or its component parts or organs) is maintained in its normal condition of life and growth. Note: In this wide sense it comprehends digestion, absorption, circulation, assimilation, etc., in fact all of the steps by which the nutritive matter of the food is fitted for incorporation with the different tissues, and the changes which it undergoes after its assimilation, prior to its excretion. See {Metabolism}. 2. (Physiol.) In a more limited sense, the process by which the living tissues take up, from the blood, matters necessary either for their repair or for the performance of their healthy functions. 3. That which nourishes; nutriment. Fixed like a plant, on his peculiar spot, To draw nutrition, propagate, and rot. --Pope.

Synonyms for nutrition

aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals

Related terms: baking, boiling, cannibalism, carnivorousness, catering, chewing, cooking, cropping, eating, frying, grilling, home economics, ingestion, messing, omnivorism, pecking, poaching, regalement, searing, simmering, steeping, vegetarianism

The fun area, different aproach to word »nutrition«

Let's analyse "nutrition" as pure text. This string has Nine letters in Three syllables and Four vowels. 44.4% of vowels is 5.8% more then average English word. Written in backwards: NOITIRTUN. Average typing speed for these characters is 2340 milliseconds. [info]

Morse code: -. ..- - .-. .. - .. --- -.

Numerology

Hearts desire number calculated from vowels: nutrition: 3 + 9 + 9 + 6 = 27, reduced: 9 . and the final result is Nine.
Destiny number calculated from all letters: nutrition: 5 + 3 + 2 + 9 + 9 + 2 + 9 + 6 + 5 = 50, reduced: 5, and the final result is Five.

Tarot cards

Letter	Num.	Tarot c.	Meaning
I (2)	9	Hermit	Independent, Researcher, Intell,igent
N (2)	14	Temperance	Healer, Wise, Survivor, Crafty
O (1)	15	Devil	Optimist, Gamesman, Marketer, Hunter
R (1)	18	Moon	Patient, Determined, Strong
T (2)	20	Judgement	Unswerving, Steadfast, Demanding, Forceful
U (1)	21	World	Gifted, Generous, Bountiful

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