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

1. [n] The quality of being unhealthful or diseased, sometimes including the cause.

exert a modifying or controlling influence on.

the ability of breaking down food by mechanical and enzymatic action in the alimentary canal into substances that can be used by the body.

1. [n] The act of increasing by natural growth; especially the increase of organic bodies by the internal accession of parts; organic growth.

1. [n] An action performed in opposition to another action.

the synthesis of complex molecules in living organisms from simpler ones together with the storage of energy; constructive metabolism.

1. [adj] lengthy in duration; extended; protracted.

1. [v] (transitive) To increase; to make larger or supplement.

obtain something from (a specified source).

1. [adj] haggard, cadaverous, emaciated or gaunt

1. [v] (transitive) To weaken; to affect negatively; to have a diminishing effect on.

1. [adj] Conquered; overpowered; crushed; submissive

1. [adj] Unable to move or act; inanimate.

"1. [adj] Void of feeling; not susceptible of deep emotion

1. [v] (transitive) To combine two or more things to produce a new product.

1. [n] Any external phenomenon that has an influence on a system, by triggering or modifying an internal phenomenon.

a person who strengthens and enlarges the muscles of their body through strenuous exercise.

1. [adj] Not moving; relatively still; staying in the vicinity.

intensify, increase, or further improve the quality, value, or extent of.

a measure, quantity, or frequency, typically one measured against some other quantity or measure.

1. [adj] Fully occupied with one's thoughts; engrossed.

1. [adj] Excessive; going beyond that what is natural or sufficient.

relating to diets or dieting.

1. [adv] During or throughout the night, especially during the evening or night just past.