Ingesta

Pronunciation: /ɪnˈdʒɛstə/

Definitions of ingesta

noun a medical term referring to material that has been taken into the body through the mouth

Example Sentences

A1 Ingesta refers to the food and drink that a person consumes.

A2 The doctor asked about the patient's recent ingesta to determine the cause of their illness.

B1 Monitoring the daily ingesta can help maintain a healthy diet.

B2 Nutritional experts analyze the ingesta of individuals to provide personalized dietary recommendations.

C1 Research studies often collect data on ingesta to understand eating habits and their impact on health.

C2 The analysis of ingesta patterns can reveal important insights into nutritional trends and dietary preferences.

Examples of ingesta in a Sentence

formal The doctor asked about the patient's recent food ingesta.

informal Did you tell the nurse about your ingesta from last night?

slang I can't believe the amount of ingesta I consumed at the party.

figurative The ingesta of information in the report was overwhelming.

Grammatical Forms of ingesta

• plural: ingestas
• comparative: more ingesta
• superlative: most ingesta
• present tense: ingests
• future tense: will ingest
• perfect tense: has ingested
• continuous tense: is ingesting
• singular: ingesta
• positive degree: ingesta
• infinitive: to ingest
• gerund: ingesting
• participle: ingested

Origin and Evolution of ingesta

First Known Use: 1601 year

Language of Origin: Latin

Story behind the word: The word 'ingesta' originates from Latin, specifically from the verb 'ingerere' meaning 'to carry in'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'ingesta' has come to specifically refer to food and drink that has been taken into the body, especially in the context of digestion and metabolism.