deglutition

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At this point, deglutition apnea takes place, which means that breathing ceases for a very brief time.

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Describe the three processes involved in the esophageal phase of deglutition.

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The suprahyoid muscles raise the hyoid bone, the floor of the mouth, and the larynx during deglutition.

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Although this sounds quick and effortless, deglutition is, in fact, a complex process that involves both the skeletal muscle of the tongue and the muscles of the pharynx and esophagus.

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This has left a great soreness, which militates against talking and deglutition, and would render our charming chats after the Madeira over la cheminea del cueldo inadvisable. 

From The Life of George Borrow by Shorter, Clement K.