n. Material introduced into the body by the stomach or alimentary canal.
the GNU version of the Collaborative International Dictionary of English
noun-plural. That which is introduced into the body by the stomach or alimentary canal; -- opposed to egesta.
The Century Dictionary and Cyclopedia
Substances introduced into an organic body, especially through the alimentary passage; hence, any things put or taken in and incorporated, as into the mind: opposed to egesta.
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n. solid and liquid nourishment taken into the body through the mouth
Word Usage
"But in proportion to the ingesta he should have evacuations twice or thrice in the day, once at night and more copiously in the morning, as is customary with a person in health."