Bradypepsia

/ˌbrædɪˈpɛpsiə/ noun

Definition

Slow or difficult digestion of food.

Etymology

From Greek 'brady-' (slow) and 'pepsis' (digestion). The term literally means 'slow digestion' and refers to a digestive process that takes longer than normal.

Kelly Says

Your grandparents might experience bradypepsia because as we age, our stomach acid decreases and digestive enzymes work more slowly—it's why older people often feel fuller longer.

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