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) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
Type: Term Definitions: 1. the act of swallowing (second stage) induced by stimulation of the palate, fauces, or posterior pharyngeal wall. Synonyms: deglutition reflex, pharyngeal reflex1 Found on http://www.medilexicon.com/medicaldictionary.php?t=76949