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ingesta

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in·ges·ta  (n-jst)
pl.n.
Ingested matter, especially food taken into the body through the mouth.

[New Latin, from neuter pl. of Latin ingestus, past participle of ingerere, to carry in; see ingest.]
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Noun1.ingesta - solid and liquid nourishment taken into the body through the mouth
aliment, alimentation, nourishment, nutriment, sustenance, victuals, nutrition - a source of materials to nourish the body


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Only scant ingesta were noted throughout the gastrointestinal (GI) tract, and the intestinal mucosa was hemorrhagic in rare instances.
Another inspector says that while he does eat store-bought meat, he makes sure to conduct his own personal inspection for hair, ingesta, pieces of metal, and other surprises.
 
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