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ingesta
[in-jes´tah]material taken into the body by mouth.
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in·ges·ta
(in-jes'tă), This word is grammatically plural.Solid or liquid nutrients taken into the body.
[pl. of L. ingestum, ntr. pp. of in-gero, -gestus, to carry in]
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ingesta
(ĭn-jĕs′tə)pl.n.
Ingested matter, especially food taken into the body through the mouth.
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in·ges·ta
(in-jes'tă)Solid or liquid nutrients taken into the body.
[pl. of L. ingestum, ntr. pp. of in-gero, -gestus, to carry in]
Medical Dictionary for the Health Professions and Nursing © Farlex 2012
in·ges·ta
(in-jes'tă)Solid or liquid nutrients taken into the body.
[pl. of L. ingestum, ntr. pp. of in-gero, -gestus, to carry in]
Medical Dictionary for the Dental Professions © Farlex 2012