What is another word for mechanical digestion?
Pronunciation: [mɪkˈanɪkə͡l da͡ɪd͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃən] (IPA) 
Mechanical digestion refers to the physical breakdown of food in the digestive system. There are several synonyms for mechanical digestion including mastication, which is the process of chewing food with the teeth to break it down into smaller pieces, and peristalsis, which is the process of muscular contractions that move food along the digestive tract. Another synonym for mechanical digestion is segmentation, which involves the contraction and relaxation of the intestinal muscles to mix and break down food particles. Mechanical digestion is an important process in the overall digestion of food, as it prepares the food for chemical digestion and absorption in the small intestine.
