Succus (Noun)
Meaning
Any of several liquids of the body; "digestive juices".
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The stomach produces succus that aids in breaking down the ingested food into smaller particles for further digestion.
- Insufficient production of succus can hinder proper nutrient absorption from consumed meals.
- When taken in excessive amounts certain foods may hinder the normal function of the digestive succus in the small intestine.
- Experts studied the enzymes and compounds found within succus secreted in the small intestine.
- Increased levels of digestive succus often correspond with elevated digestive health.