A absorção
Example: A absorção dos nutrientes no intestino é essencial para a saúde.
Definition
"Absorção" refers to the process by which substances, such as nutrients, are taken up or soaked in by another material or organism. In biological terms, "absorção" is the way nutrients are absorbed in the intestine to support the body's health and function.
Etymology
The word "absorção" comes from the Latin 'absorptio,' which means 'a sucking in' or 'absorbing.' It combines 'ab-' (away) and 'sorbere' (to suck). Did you know that this root is also related to the English word 'absorb,' highlighting the shared origin across languages?
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