deglutition
pronunciation
How to pronounce deglutition in British English:
UK [ˌdi:glu:'tɪʃən]
How to pronounce deglutition in American English:
US [ˌdiglʊ'tɪʃən]
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- Noun:
- the act of swallowing
Word Origin
- deglutition (n.)
- from French déglutition (16c.), from Latin deglutitionem, noun of action from past participle stem of deglutare, from de- (see de-) + glutire "to swallow," from PIE *gwele- (3) "to swallow" (see glut (v.)).
Example
- 1. Observation of combination of acupuncture and deglutition training on deglutition obstacle post-cerebral apoplexy .
- 2. At any rate , the physiology of their movements in deglutition and phonation has apparently not been investigated .
- 3. Accordingly , if the feeling seems to food blocked esophagus , perhaps feel deglutition saliva is difficult , should see a doctor so .
- 4. If one were to determine that the " 4 " pleasure of life as a human kind , we believe that deglutition and enjoying the fine prepared food in a proper atmosphere is equally important to family love , friendship , and romantic contact .