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succus

succus

9.9
A liquid made in the body that helps digest food
  • noun
  • /ˈsʌkəs/
  • Specialized
translation icon : jugo
  • Researchers collected samples of intestinal succus to analyze for digestive enzymes.

Examples

  • The succus is vital.

  • An increase in gastric succus production can lead to discomfort or ulcers.

  • The doctor explained that the succus of the stomach is essential for digestion.

  • The succus aids digestion.

  • The doctor explained that succus is essential for digestion as it helps to break down food in the stomach.

  • In traditional medicine, succus from various plants is believed to carry healing properties.

  • During the examination, the specialist noted the presence of excess succus surrounding the affected area.

Synonyms

juice
vssuccus
557 1.0

A liquid that comes from fruits, plants, or animal bodies

is a medical term for liquid secreted by the body

Surface Forms

succus singular
succuses plural

Etymology

Succus comes from Latin and meant 'juice' or 'sap', and you can see the same root in succulent, a plant that stores liquid. So in medicine succus means a body 'juice' or liquid, like the stomach 'juice' that helps digestion.