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n. the action of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.

n. The act of taking or putting into the stomach.

n. The act of throwing, putting, or taking in, as into the stomach: as, the ingestion of milk or other food: opposed to egestion.

n. the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

"If, on the other hand, the patient initially experiences coughing, choking, or vomiting, or if the ingestion is intentional, referral to a health care facility for evaluation is necessary. 11"

bodily function    bodily process    body process    activity   

imbibition    drinking    sucking    drink    deglutition    feeding    suck    eating    suction    swallow   

introduction   

congestion    digestion    indigestion    question    suggestion   

inhalation    intake    overdose    excretion    toxicity    methylation    asphyxiation    dosage    detoxification    metabolism