| swallowing reflex | The act of swallowing (second stage) induced by stimulation of the palate, fauces, or posterior pharyngeal wall. Synonym: deglutition reflex, pharyngeal reflex. (05 Mar 2000) |
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| swallowing threshold | The moment that the act of swallowing begins after the mastication of food, the critical moment of reflex action initiated by minimum stimulation, prior to the act of deglutition. (05 Mar 2000) |
| tongue-swallowing | A slipping back of the tongue against the pharynx, causing choking. (05 Mar 2000) |