What does "deglutition" mean?
Deglutition: The act or process of swallowing food; the power of swallowing. The muscles employed in the act of deglutition. Paley.
Sources
- Webster's Unabridged Dictionary, 1913 edition (public domain, via GCIDE / Project Gutenberg).
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