In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream. Digestion is a form of catabolism that is often divided into two processes based on how food is broken down: mechanical and chemical digestion. The term mechanical digestion refers to the physical breakdown of large pieces of food into smaller pieces which can subsequently be accessed by digestive enzymes.
shibboleth (plural shibboleths) 1  A word, especially seen as a test, to distinguish someone as belonging to a particular nation, class, profession etc. 2  A common or longstanding belief, custom, or catchphrase associated with a particular group, especially one with little current meaning or truth. It's about time we abandoned the bourgeois shibboleth that earning money makes you a better person.
Patient InformationORTHOVISCÂ® High Molecular Weight HyaluronanWhat is ORTHOVISCÂ®?ORTHOVISCÂ® is a viscous (thick) sterile mixture made from highly purified hyaluronanfrom rooster combs. Hyaluronan is a natural chemical found in the body. High amounts ofhyaluronan are found in the joint tissues and in the fluid that fills the joints. The body's ownhyaluronan acts like a lubricant and a shock absorber in the joint.