Definition

The study or science related to digestion and the processes involved in breaking down food in the body.

Example

She is studying peptics to understand how the digestive system works.

Conversation

Did you know that peptics is the study of digestion?

Really? I had no idea it was a specific field.

Yeah, it's interesting how our bodies break down food.

Absolutely! Understanding peptics could really help with nutrition.

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Root Explanation

**Peptics** → It is derived from the Greek word "peptikos" (meaning digestible) which comes from "peptein" (meaning to digest). The term "peptics" refers to substances or processes related to digestion.

Memory Tip

Think of the Greek word for digesting ('peptein') to remember that 'peptics' relates to digestion.

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