sustentation definition
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- Definition of sustentation. 1  1 : the act of sustaining : the state of being sustained: such asa : maintenance, upkeepb : preservation, conservationc : maintenance of life, growth, or moraled : provision with sustenance. 2  2 : something that sustains : support.
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Definitions &Translations Lactation. Lactation describes the secretion of milk from the mammary glands and the period of time that a mother lactates to feed her young. The process occurs in all female mammals, although it predates mammals. In humans the process of feeding milk is called breastfeeding or nursing.
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Distension Look up distension in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. Distension (spelled distention in many style regimens) generally refers to an enlargement, dilation, or ballooning effect. It may refer to: Abdominal distension, typically a symptom of an underlying disease or dysfunction in the body, rather than an illness in its own right.
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- Lactation is the production of milk in female mammary glands, and occurs naturally during pregnancy and post-pregnancy breastfeeding. Women may want to induce lactation if they are planning on adopting a baby or if they agree to be a surrogate nurse for a baby whose biological mother cannot breastfeed.
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food 1.Food, fare, provisions, ration(s) all refer to nutriment. Food is the general word: Breakfast foods have become very popular. Many animals prefer grass as food. Fare refers to the whole range of foods that may nourish a person or animal: an extensive bill of fare; The fare of some animals is limited in range.
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- Use mentation in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of mentation is thinking or any work of the mind. An example of mentation is thinking through a problem.mental functioning; activity of the mind.se mentation in a sentence. LINK / CITE ADD TO WORD LIST. noun. The definition of mentation is thinking or any work of the mind. An example of mentation is thinking through a problem.
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- Define nourishment: food, nutriment; sustenance; the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished — nourishment in a sentence food, nutriment; sustenance; the act of nourishing : the state of being nourished…
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digest Digest is defined as breaking down into parts that are easier to use or understand, or to condense information to make it easier to understand. When the food starts to break down in your body and your body absorbs the nutrients, this is an example of digest.
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- Definition of distend. 1  transitive verb. 2  1 : extend the main outlines of the land yet lay clearly distended before them — Norman Douglas. 3  2 : to enlarge from internal pressure : swell a distended abdomen.  intransitive 1  verb. : to become expanded causing the stomach to distend.
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Definitions &Translations Princeton's WordNet(1.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: 1  provision, proviso(noun) a stipulated condition. 2  provision, supply, supplying(noun) the activity of supplying or providing something. 3  planning, preparation, provision(noun) the cognitive process of thinking about what you will do in the event of something happening.
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- variants: or distention play \ dis-ˈten-chən \ medical Definition of distension : the act of distending or the state of being distended especially unduly or abnormally no noticeable distension of the abdomen
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solicitation beggary, begging, mendicancy - a solicitation for money or food (especially in the street by an apparently penniless person) touch - the act of soliciting money (as a gift or loan); he watched the beggar trying to make a touch.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary (4.00 / 2 votes) Rate this definition: food (Noun). Any substance that is or can be consumed by living organisms, especially by eating, in order to sustain life. The innkeeper brought them food and drink.food (Noun). Anything intended to supply energy or nourishment of an entity or idea.t is usually of plant or animal origin, and contains essential nutrients, such as carbohydrates, fats, proteins, vitamins, or minerals. The substance is ingested by an organism and assimilated by the organism's cells in an effort to produce energy, maintain life, or stimulate growth.
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Definitions &Translations Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: 1  sustentation(Noun) The act, or the result of sustaining; sustainment. 2  sustentation(Noun) The aggregate of the functions by which a living organism is maintained in a normal condition of weight and growth.
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- (plural gastrectasias) (medicine) dilation of the stomach.
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- Definition of Nutrition. Nutrition: 1: The process of taking in food and using it for growth, metabolism, and repair. Nutritional stages are ingestion, digestion, absorption, transport, assimilation, and excretion. 2: A nourishing substance, such as nutritional solutions delivered to hospitalized patients via an IV or IG tube.
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- Full Definition of PREDATION. 1. : the act of preying or plundering: depredation. 2. : a mode of life in which food is primarily obtained by the killing and consuming of animals. See predation defined for English-language learners. See predation defined for kids. ADVERTISEMENT.
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milk milk. n. 1. A whitish liquid containing proteins, fats, lactose, and various vitamins and minerals that is produced by the mammary glands of all mature female mammals after they have given birth and serves as nourishment for their young. 2. The milk of cows, goats, or other animals, used as food by humans. 3. Any of various potable liquids resembling milk, such as coconut milk or soymilk. 4. A liquid resembling milk in consistency, such as milkweed sap or milk of magnesia.
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food Food, fare, provisions, ration (s) all refer to nutriment. Food is the general word: Breakfast foods have become very popular. Many animals prefer grass as food. Fare refers to the whole range of foods that may nourish a person or animal: an extensive bill of fare; The fare of some animals is limited in range.
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provision pro·vi·sion. n. 1. a. The act of providing or supplying something: the provision of health care; the provision of rations. b. The act of making preparations for a possible or future event or situation: The provision for retirement requires planning. 2.
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Lactation The chief function of lactation is to provide nutrition and immune protection to the young after birth. In almost all mammals, lactation induces a period of infertility, which serves to provide the optimal birth spacing for survival of the offspring.
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provision pro•vi•sion. 1. the act of providing or supplying. 2. something provided or supplied. 3. an arrangement or preparation made beforehand, as to meet needs. 4. a clause in a law, legal instrument, etc., providing for something; stipulation; proviso. 5. provisions, supplies of food.
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sup Definition of sup. : a mouthful especially of liquor or broth : sip; also : a small quantity of liquid pour me just a sup of tea.
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propulsion propulsion. n. 1. the act of propelling or the state of being propelled. 2. a propelling force. [C15: from Latin prōpellere to propel].
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nourishment Definition of nourishment for English Language Learners. : food and other things that are needed for health, growth, etc.
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- Definition of LEVITATION. : the act or process of levitating; especially: the rising or lifting of a person or thing by means held to be supernatural.— lev·i·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective. See levitation defined for kids.ADVERTISEMENT. the act or process of levitating; especially: the rising or lifting of a person or thing by means held to be supernatural. — lev·i·ta·tion·al \-shnəl, -shə-nəl\ adjective.