Princeton's WordNet(4.00 / 1 vote)Rate this definition: Wiktionary(0.00 / 0 votes)Rate this definition: The indentation or depression made by the pressure of one object on or into another. His head made an impression on the pillow.
Trending Now. Answers. Best Answer: Consumption is the name that was given to Tuberculosis (because it seemed to 'consume' people from within...coughing up blood was one of the first signs). It would also 'consume' the person as most would waste away before they died.
Poisoning (Definition) Toxic ingestion (also called poisoning) is a condition in which a person has eaten or drank a substance that causes ill symptoms or damage to his body. Taking an overdose of a medicine, taking any dose of a poison, drinking too much vodka, or accidentally drinking antifreeze . . . are all examples of toxic ingestions.