nutrition

nutrition is a 9-letter English word with 6 senses as noun in the JumbleFix dictionary. One common meaning is: 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. Face value is 9 in Scrabble and 12 in Words With Friends. Use the entries below when you need a playable sense, a nearby word, or another arrangement of the same letters.

9 letters · Scrabble 9 · Words With Friends 12 · 6 senses

Definitions

1. noun. 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.
2. noun. 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. noun. That which nourishes; nutriment.
4. noun. the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
5. noun. a source of materials to nourish the body

   Synonyms: aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals

6. 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

Synonyms

aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals

Common word forms

nutritions, nutritional

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