Ingestion vs. Digestion

Ingestion is the consumption of a substance by an organism. In animals, it normally is accomplished by taking in a substance through the mouth into the gastrointestinal tract, such as through eating or drinking.

Digestion is the breakdown of large insoluble food molecules into small water-soluble food molecules so that they can be absorbed into the watery blood plasma. In certain organisms, these smaller substances are absorbed through the small intestine into the blood stream.

To take into the body by the mouth for digestion or absorption.

The process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed and assimilated by a living organism. In most animals it is accomplished in the digestive tract by the mechanical and enzymatic breakdown of foods into simpler chemical compounds.

To take in and absorb as food

The ability to digest food.

The action of ingesting, or consuming something orally, whether it be food, drink, medicine, or other substance. It is usually referred to as the first step of digestion.

(Biochemistry) The process of decomposing complex organic substances into simpler substances, as by the action of enzymes or bacteria.

(by extension) The act of ingesting something into a jet engine.

(Chemistry) The process of softening or disintegrating by means of chemical action, heat, or moisture.

The act of taking or putting into the stomach; as, the ingestion of milk or other food.

Assimilation of ideas or information; understanding.

the process of taking food into the body through the mouth (as by eating)

The process, in the gastrointestinal tract, by which food is converted into substances that can be utilized by the body.

The result of this process.

The ability to use this process.

The processing of decay in organic matter assisted by microorganisms.

The assimilation and understanding of ideas.

Generation of pus; suppuration.

(chemistry) Dissolution of a sample into a solution by means of adding acid and heat.

The act or process of digesting; reduction to order; classification; thoughtful consideration.

The conversion of food, in the stomach and intestines, into soluble and diffusible products, capable of being absorbed by the blood.

Generation of pus; suppuration.

the process of decomposing organic matter (as in sewage) by bacteria or by chemical action or heat

the organic process by which food is converted into substances that can be absorbed into the body

learning and coming to understand ideas and information;