dictionary help| swallowing reflex | medical dictionary |
The act of swallowing (second stage) induced by stimulation of the palate, fauces, or posterior pharyngeal wall.
Synonyms: deglutition reflex, pharyngeal reflex.
(05 Mar 2000)
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