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di⋅ges⋅tive

  [di-jes-tiv, dahy-]
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–adjective
1. serving for or pertaining to digestion; having the function of digesting food: the digestive tract.
2. promoting digestion.
–noun
3. a substance promoting digestion.
Origin:
1350–1400; ME < MF digestif < L dīgestīvus, equiv. to dīgest(us) (see digest ) + -īvus -ive

Related forms:
di⋅ges⋅tive⋅ly, adverb
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di·ges·tive   (dī-jěs'tĭv, dĭ-)   
adj.  

  1. Relating to or aiding digestion.

  2. Functioning to digest food.

n.  A substance that aids digestion.
di·ges'tive·ly adv., di·ges'tive·ness n.
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Medical Dictionary

Main Entry: 1di·ges·tive
Pronunciation: -'jes-tiv
Function: noun
1 : something that aids digestion especially of food—compare DIGESTANT
2 : a substance which promotes suppuration

Main Entry: 2digestive
Function: adjective
1 : relating to or functioning in digestion digestive system>
2 : having the power to cause or promote digestion <digestive enzymes> —di·ges·tive·ly adverb —di·ges·tive·ness noun
Merriam-Webster's Medical Dictionary, © 2002 Merriam-Webster, Inc.
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digestive di·ges·tive (dī-jěs'tĭv, dĭ-)
adj.
Of or relating to digestion. n.
A digestant.

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