DEGLUTITION

deglutition. Deglutition, n. the act of swallowing, a swallow

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Deg′lu‐ti″tion (?), n. [[L. deglutire to swallow down; de- + glutire to swallow: cf. F. déglutition. See Glut.]] The act or process of swallowing food; the power of swallowing. The muscles employed in the act of deglutition. Paley.