undigested
adjective
un·di·gest·ed
ˌən-dī-ˈje-stəd 
-də-
: not digested
undigested food
Their remarks … have a somewhat disconnected, intellectually undigested quality.—
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When protein is properly digested, it’s converted into amino acids and peptides, whereas undigested proteins can alter the intestinal environment.
—Misaki Kawatsu, Vogue, 10 June 2025
The undigested lactose causes symptoms.1 Newborns and babies can usually digest lactose, but this ability decreases over time.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Acid reflux occurs when the stomach's contents, including stomach acid, bile, and undigested food, move back up the esophagus (food tube) and into the mouth.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Regurgitation: Stomach acids and undigested foods can flow back up your esophagus and into your throat and mouth, causing an acidic or sour taste.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
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Misaki Kawatsu, Vogue, 10 June 2025
The undigested lactose causes symptoms.1 Newborns and babies can usually digest lactose, but this ability decreases over time.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 19 May 2025
Acid reflux occurs when the stomach's contents, including stomach acid, bile, and undigested food, move back up the esophagus (food tube) and into the mouth.
—Amber J. Tresca, Verywell Health, 28 Mar. 2025
Regurgitation: Stomach acids and undigested foods can flow back up your esophagus and into your throat and mouth, causing an acidic or sour taste.
—Mark Gurarie, Health, 7 Mar. 2025
See All Example Sentences for undigested
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“Undigested.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/undigested. Accessed 1 Jul. 2025.
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undigested
adjective
un·di·gest·ed
ˌən-dī-ˈjest-əd
: not digested
undigested food
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