Deglutition
Deglutition
Deglutition (pronounced: /dɪˈɡlʊtɪʃ(ə)n/) is a medical term that refers to the process of swallowing. It is derived from the Latin word "deglutire", which means "to swallow down".
Process
Deglutition involves three stages: the oral phase, the pharyngeal phase, and the esophageal phase. During the oral phase, the food is prepared for swallowing. The pharyngeal phase involves the movement of the food from the back of the oral cavity into the esophagus. The esophageal phase is the final stage where the food is moved down the esophagus and into the stomach.
Related Terms
- Dysphagia: Difficulty in swallowing.
- Oropharyngeal dysphagia: Difficulty in moving food from the mouth to the esophagus.
- Esophageal dysphagia: Difficulty in moving food down the esophagus.
- Aphagia: Inability to swallow.
- Pharynx: The part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, above the esophagus and larynx.
- Esophagus: The tube that connects the pharynx (throat) with the stomach.
See Also
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Deglutition
- Wikipedia's article - Deglutition
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