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Sigma KEE - Ingesting
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Ingesting
The Process by which food or Medicine is taken into an Animal.
Relationships      
Parents OrganismProcess A physiologic function of the Organism as a whole, of multiple organ systems or of multiple Organs or Tissues.
  Transfer Any instance of Translocation where the agent and the patient are not the same thing.
Children DrinkingThe Process by which liquid food, i.e. Beverages, are incorporated into an Animal.
 EatingThe Process by which solid food is incorporated into an Animal.
 IVTherapyIntravenous therapy is a medical technique that administers Fluids, Medicine and/or nutrients directly into a person's Vein. The intravenous route of administration is commonly used for rehydration or to provide nutrients for those who cannot, or will not—due to reduced mental states or otherwise—consume food or water by Mouth. It may also be used to administer medications or other medical therapy such as Blood products or Electrolytes to correct electrolyte imbalances. [from Wikipedia].


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