What is another word for secondary digestion?
Pronunciation: [sˈɛkəndəɹi da͡ɪd͡ʒˈɛst͡ʃən] (IPA) 
Secondary digestion is a term used to describe the process of breaking down complex molecules in food into simpler forms. This process occurs in the small intestine after the food has already been partially digested in the stomach. There are a number of synonyms that can be used to describe secondary digestion, including intestinal digestion, enzymatic digestion, and duodenal digestion. Each of these terms refers to the same process, but highlights a different aspect of it. Intestinal digestion emphasizes the location of the process, enzymatic digestion highlights the role of enzymes in the process, and duodenal digestion refers specifically to the part of the small intestine where the process occurs.
