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Drinking Behavior

Medical Definition:	Behaviors associated with the ingesting of water and other liquids; includes rhythmic patterns of drinking (time intervals - onset and duration), frequency and satiety.
Guide Notes:	does not refer to drinking alcohol ( = ALCOHOL DRINKING); human & animal; TN 55: differentiate from DRINKING
Previously Indexed:	Behavior (1966-1968),Thirst (1966-1968)

Drinking Behavior Categories.

Alcohol Drinking - Behaviors associated with the ingesting of alcoholic beverages, including social drinking.

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