ingestión
Ingestión refers to the act or process of taking food, drink, or another substance into the body by swallowing or absorbing it. This is the first step in the digestive process, where external materials are introduced into the digestive tract. In humans and many animals, ingestion occurs through the mouth. The ingested material is then processed by the digestive system to extract nutrients and energy.
The definition of ingestion can extend beyond food and drink. It can also apply to the intake
In a broader, non-biological context, ingestion can sometimes be used metaphorically to describe the absorption or