- nutrition - (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
--1 is a kind of organic process, biological process
Derived form: verb nutrify1 - nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals - a source of materials to nourish the body
--2 is a kind of food, nutrient
--2 has particulars:milk; course; dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat; dish; fast food; finger food; ingesta; kosher; meal, repast; mess; mince; puree; stodge; wheat germ; vitamin pill; vitamin - nutrition - the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
--3 is a kind of science, scientific discipline