ingestion
UK: ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən | US: ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən
n. the process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it
The word "ingestion" originates from Latin ingestio, derived from ingerere ("to carry in"), combining in- (into) and gerere (to carry). The root gest appears in related terms like "digestion" (breaking down carried-in material) and "suggest" (carry an idea forward). The suffix -ion nominalizes the action, reflecting its scientific use in biology and medicine to describe nutrient intake.
Proper ingestion of vitamins is essential for maintaining health.
The doctor monitored the patient’s food ingestion after surgery.
Some animals aid seed ingestion to disperse plants.
Rapid ingestion of liquids can cause choking.
The study compared nutrient ingestion rates across species.