| ingest | To take into, or as into, the stomach or alimentary canal. Origin: L. Ingenium, p. P. Of ingerere to put in; pref. In- in + gerere to bear. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
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| ingesta | <physiology> That which is introduced into the body by the stomach or alimentary canal; opposed to egesta. Origin: NL. See Ingest. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |
| ingestion | The act of taking food, medicines, etc., into the body, by mouth. (18 Nov 1997) |
| ingestive | Relating to ingestion. (05 Mar 2000) |