sialoaerophagymedical dictionary

A habit of frequent swallowing whereby quantities of saliva and air are taken into the stomach.

Synonyms: aerosialophagy.

Origin: sialo-+ G. Aer, air, + phago, to eat

(05 Mar 2000)

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