Definition

Matter that is taken into the body, especially food that is consumed through the mouth.

Example

The doctor advised her to keep track of her daily ingesta to monitor her nutrition.

Conversation

Have you ever thought about how much ingesta we consume daily?

Yeah, it's surprising to think about it!

I read that our bodies process all that ingesta in different ways.

Exactly! It's fascinating how our digestion works.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Ingesta → It is formed from "in-" (meaning into) and "gerere" (meaning to carry or bear). The word refers to substances that are carried into the body, typically through eating or drinking.

Memory Tip

Think of something being 'carried into' the body — 'in-' means into, and 'gerere' means to carry.

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