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ingest

verb/ĩʒɨˈɾiɾ/medium

in·ge·rir

Definition

To take (food, drink, or another substance) into the body by swallowing or absorbing.
It is important to ingest plenty of water throughout the day.
The patient must not ingest any solid food before the surgery.
Common collocations
ingest foodingest liquidsingest medication

Etymology

Do latim "ingerere" (introduzir, meter dentro).

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