"undigestion" meaning in English

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Noun

Etymology: From un- + digestion. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|un|digestion}} un- + digestion Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} undigestion (uncountable)
  1. Lack of digestion, or poor digestion. Tags: uncountable Related terms: indigestion
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