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Ingestion

Verb / ˌɪˈndʒestʃʌn / Another word for ingestion — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

The process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it.

Synonyms & similar words

intake consumption uptake consumption absorption intake assimilation ingurgitation swallowing gobbling devouring ingestion uptake imbibition drinking feeding ingestment inhaling admission ingress introduction penetration uptake

Example sentences

  1. The doctor recommended the ingestion of more fiber to improve digestion.
  2. The ingestion of poison can be fatal.
  3. The body's ingestion of vitamins is essential for good health.
  4. The ingestion of too much junk food can lead to obesity.
  5. The ingestion of water is necessary for hydration.

Quotes

  • Food is not just fuel, it's information. It talks to your DNA and tells it what to do. The most powerful tool to change your health, environment, and entire world is your fork. - Dr. Mark Hyman
  • We are indeed much more than what we eat, but what we eat can nevertheless help us to be much more than what we are. - Adelle Davis
  • Let food be thy medicine and medicine be thy food. - Hippocrates

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