| 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) |
| habit | <botany> The growth form of a plant, comprising its size, shape, texture and orientation. (09 Oct 1997) |
| habit chorea | <clinical sign> An involuntary compulsive, repetitive, stereotyped movement, resembling a purposeful movement because it is coordinated and involves muscles in their normal synergistic relationships, tics usually involve the face and shoulders. (18 Nov 1997) |
| habit scoliosis | Scoliosis supposedly due to habitual standing or sitting in an improper position. (05 Mar 2000) |
| habit spasm | <clinical sign> An involuntary compulsive, repetitive, stereotyped movement, resembling a purposeful movement because it is coordinated and involves muscles in their normal synergistic relationships, tics usually involve the face and shoulders. (18 Nov 1997) |
| habit tic | A habitual repetition of some grimace, shrug of the shoulder, twisting or jerking of the head, or the like. (05 Mar 2000) |