Deglutitory

//diːˌɡluːˈtɪʃəɹi// adj

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Adjective
  1. 1
    Serving for, or aiding in, deglutition (swallowing). not-comparable

    "Thus, hemiplegic patients are hemiplegic in deglutitory movements also and are ready to misswallow."

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"Thus, hemiplegic patients are hemiplegic in deglutitory movements also and are ready to misswallow."

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