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Topic: Health

ingest

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛst/

transitive verb

Definition: To take in food or substances through the mouth so that they can be digested or absorbed by the body.

Example: Humans ingest food to provide energy and nutrients for their bodies.

ingesta

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛstə/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛstə/

noun

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.

ingestible

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪbəl/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪbəl/

adjective

Definition: Able to be taken in by the body through eating or drinking.

Example: The food was labeled as ingestible, ensuring it was safe for consumption.

ingestion

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛs.tʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of taking in food, drink, or other substances through the mouth.

Example: Ingestion of large amounts of sugar can lead to health problems.

ingestive

IPA: /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪv/

KK: /ɪnˈdʒɛstɪv/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the process of taking in food or substances through the mouth.

Example: The ingestive behavior of the animal is crucial for its survival.

ingrowing

IPA: /ɪnˈɡroʊɪŋ/

KK: /ɪnˈgroʊɪŋ/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that is growing inward or into something else, particularly into the flesh.

Example: The ingrowing toenail caused her a lot of pain.

ingrown

IPA: /ˈɪnɡroʊn/

KK: /ˈɪnˌɡroʊn/

adjective

Definition: Describing something that has grown into the flesh or inward instead of outward, often causing discomfort or problems, like a toenail that grows into the skin.

Example: She had to see a doctor because of her painful ingrown toenail.

inguinal

IPA: /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/

KK: /ˈɪŋɡwɪnəl/

adjective

Definition: Relating to the area where the legs meet the body, specifically the groin region.

Example: The doctor examined the inguinal area for any signs of swelling.

ingurgitation

IPA: /ɪnˌɡɜːrdʒɪˈteɪʃən/

KK: /ɪnˌɡɜr.dʒɪˈteɪ.ʃən/

noun

Definition: The act of swallowing something in a greedy or excessive way.

Example: After the long hike, he indulged in the ingurgitation of his favorite snacks.

inhalant

IPA: /ɪnˈheɪlənt/

KK: /ɪnˈheɪlənt/

adjective

Definition: Relating to substances that are used for inhaling, often for medicinal or recreational purposes.

Example: The doctor prescribed an inhalant medication to help with my asthma.

noun

Definition: A substance that is taken in by breathing it in, often used for medical purposes or as a recreational drug.

Example: The doctor prescribed an inhalant to help with my asthma symptoms.

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