deglutitive

deglutitive
Relating to deglutition.

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de·glu·ti·tive (de-glooґtĭ-tiv) 1. pertaining to or promoting swallowing; called also deglutitory.

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  • deglutitive — degluˈtitive adjective • • • Main Entry: ↑deglutition * * * deglutitive, a. rare. (dɪˈgluːtɪtɪv) [f. as next + ive.] = next. In some mod. Dicts …   Useful english dictionary

  • deglutitory — de·glu·ti·to·ry di glüt ə .tōr ē, .tȯr adj serving for or aiding in swallowing * * * de·glu·ti·to·ry (de glooґtĭ tor″e) deglutitive …   Medical dictionary

  • deglutition — [ˌdi:glu: tɪʃ(ə)n] noun technical the action or process of swallowing. Derivatives deglutitive adjective Origin C17: from Fr. déglutition or mod. L. deglutitio(n ), from deglutire swallow down …   English new terms dictionary

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