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ingestion

/ɪnˈdʒɛstʃən/ noun · British & US
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What does ingestion mean?

noun

The act of taking food or drink into the body, especially through the mouth. The process of swallowing or taking in something, such as information or knowledge.

Example

"The ingestion of the medication was followed by a series of side effects."

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