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Definitions

Noun

1. 1
   Imperfect digestion of the several leading constituents of food. uncountable, usually
2. 2
   An imperfect elaboration by the tissues of the materials brought to them by the bloodstream. uncountable, usually

Etymology

From mal- + assimilation.

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