Ingestion ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Ingestion ( noun )

The action or process of taking food, drink, or other substances into the body through the mouth.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin ingestio(n-), from ingerere "put in", from in- "into" + gerere "to carry".

Examples:

1. The ingestion of large amounts of sugar can lead to obesity.
2. Many people suffer from indigestion as a result of overeating or improper ingestion.
3. The ingestion of contaminated water can lead to serious illnesses.
4. The ingestion of the wrong medication can have serious side effects.
5. Ingestion of the poison can be fatal if not treated immediately.

(As a verb)

Ingestion ( verb )

The action or process of taking food, drink, or other substances into the body through the mouth.

Origin:

Late middle english: from latin ingestio(n-), from ingerere "put in", from in- "into" + gerere "to carry".

Examples:

1. The ingestion of large amounts of sugar can lead to obesity.
2. Many people suffer from indigestion as a result of overeating or improper ingestion.
3. The ingestion of contaminated water can lead to serious illnesses.
4. The ingestion of the wrong medication can have serious side effects.
5. Ingestion of the poison can be fatal if not treated immediately.