chymification

noun

chy·​mi·​fi·​ca·​tion ˌkī-mə-fə-ˈkā-shən How to pronounce chymification (audio) ˌkim-ə- How to pronounce chymification (audio)
: the conversion of food into chyme by the digestive action of gastric juice

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“Chymification.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/chymification. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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