Definition of Ingestion

the process of absorbing food, nutrients, medications, or other objects into the body

Examples of Ingestion in a sentence

After the ingestion of the bottle of pills, the suicidal man became extremely sick from what he swallowed.  🔊

The toy packaging contained a warning stating that the plastic ring was an ingestion hazard to children who might swallow it.  🔊

Ingestion of proper vitamins by eating a balanced diet that includes fruits and vegetables is important to your overall health.  🔊

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