Ingestion (Noun)
Meaning
The process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating).
Classification
Nouns denoting acts or actions.
Examples
- The act of ingestion involves chewing, swallowing, and digesting food in the stomach.
- Poor dental health can hinder the process of ingestion and lead to discomfort or choking.
- Dysphagia is a condition that affects the normal process of ingestion by making it difficult to swallow.
- The rate of ingestion can vary significantly depending on several factors such as age, hunger, and emotional state.
- Paralysis of the esophagus disrupts the normal process of ingestion, leading to severe consequences for the digestive system.