Deglutitive

/dɪˈɡluːtɪtɪv/ adjective

Definition

Relating to or assisting in the process of swallowing.

Etymology

From deglutition + -ive (tending to), creating an adjective describing things that aid swallowing.

Kelly Says

While doctors might mention 'deglutitive muscles' in a textbook, they typically just say 'swallowing muscles'—showing how Latin-derived medical terms often get replaced by simpler terms in practice.

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