Deg`lu*ti"tion (?), n. [L. deglutire to swallow down; de- + glutire to swallow: cf. F. d'eglutition. See Glut.]

The act or process of swallowing food; the power of swallowing.

The muscles employed in the act of deglutition. Paley.

 

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