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1. (n.) deglutition
the act or process of swallowing.
Etymology: (1640–50; < F déglutition < L dēglūtī(re) to swallow down (dē-de - +glūtīre to swallow) + F -tion -tion)
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1. (noun) swallow, drink, deglutition
the act of swallowing
"one swallow of the liquid was enough"; "he took a drink of his beer and smacked his lips"
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1. (noun) deglutition
the act or process of swallowing food; the power of swallowing
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1. deglutition
The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.
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