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Noun nutrition has 3 senses

nutrition - (physiology) the organic process of nourishing or being nourished; the processes by which an organism assimilates food and uses it for growth and maintenance
--₁ is a kind of organic process, biological process

Derived form: verb nutrify₁
nutriment, nourishment, nutrition, sustenance, aliment, alimentation, victuals - a source of materials to nourish the body
--₂ is a kind of food, nutrient
--₂ has particulars:
milk; course; dainty, delicacy, goody, kickshaw, treat; dish; fast food; finger food; ingesta; kosher; meal, repast; mess; mince; puree; stodge; wheat germ; vitamin pill; vitamin
nutrition - the scientific study of food and drink (especially in humans)
--₃ is a kind of science, scientific discipline