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deglutition
[ dee-gloo-tish-uhn ]
deglutition
/ ˌ徱ːɡʊˈɪʃə /
noun
- the act of swallowing
Other 51Թ Forms
- g·پtdzܲ adjective
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deglutition1
51Թ History and Origins
Origin of deglutition1
Example Sentences
In fact, deglutition is already pretty well advanced—as far, at least, as with the rabbit; but with this difference, that our victims will be made to grease themselves.
They had, from cold, exposure, and exhaustion, almost lost the power of mastication and deglutition.
The patient feels somewhat indisposed, has slight fever, is dejected, complains of painful deglutition, more marked when swallowing fluids than solids or semi-solids, has headache and occasionally vomiting.
During this deglutition he seemed to relish his food, but was generally under the influence of potations of brandy.
Slight difficulty in deglutition, especially water and meat.
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