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Absorption

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Definition: Absorption is the movement of nutrients and other substances from the gastrointestinal tract to the bloodstream.

Some medications can block the absorption of cholesterol from the small intestine.

Common Misspellings: Apsorption
Examples: Cholesterol enters the body by being absorbed by the small intestine.
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