Associations to the word «Ingestion»

Wiktionary

INGESTION, noun. The action of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.

Dictionary definition

INGESTION, noun. The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating).

Wise words

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