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malassimilation

[ mal-uh-sim-uh-ley-shuhn ]

noun

, Pathology.
  1. imperfect incorporation of nutrients into body tissue.


malassimilation

/ ˌmæləˌsɪmɪˈleɪʃən /

noun

  1. pathol defective assimilation of nutrients
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Word History and Origins

Origin of malassimilation1

First recorded in 1860–65; mal- + assimilation
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Example Sentences

According to the label, Seng is indicated in indigestion, malassimilation, malnutrition and wasting diseases.

In all conditions of malassimilation, there is more or less autointoxication.

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