Ingesting: meaning, definitions and examples
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ingesting
[ ɪnˈdʒestɪŋ ]
medical
Taking food, drink, or another substance into the body through the mouth.
Synonyms
absorbing, consuming, swallowing
Examples of usage
- The patient was advised to avoid ingesting any solid food before the surgery.
- She accidentally ingested some cleaning solution, which made her ill.
general
To take substances into the body, especially for non-medical purposes.
Synonyms
ingulfing, intaking, taking in
Examples of usage
- Some people have the habit of ingesting illegal substances for recreational purposes.
- The athlete was banned from the competition for ingesting a prohibited substance.
Translations
Translations of the word "ingesting" in other languages:
🇵🇹 ingestão
🇮🇳 अवशोषण
🇩🇪 Aufnahme
🇮🇩 penyerapan
🇺🇦 поглинання
🇵🇱 spożycie
🇯🇵 摂取
🇫🇷 ingestion
🇪🇸 ingestión
🇹🇷 alım
🇰🇷 섭취
🇸🇦 ابتلاع
🇨🇿 příjem
🇸🇰 príjem
🇨🇳 摄取
🇸🇮 vnos
🇮🇸 inntaka
🇰🇿 сіңіру
🇬🇪 შეწოვა
🇦🇿 udma
🇲🇽 ingestión
Word origin
The word 'ingesting' comes from the Latin word 'ingerere', which means 'to carry into'. The concept of ingesting food or substances has been essential for human survival throughout history. Different cultures have developed various methods of ingesting food and drinks, from chewing to drinking. Ingesting has also evolved with the advancement of technology, leading to new ways of consuming substances.