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deglutition [1 record]

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Record 1 2005-06-30

English

Subject field(s)
  • The Esophagus
DEF

The process or act of taking through the mouth, the pharynx and esophagus into the stomach by muscular action.

CONT

The normal protective mechanisms of the upper airway include epiglottic closure during deglutition, glottic closure on contact with solids or fluids, the cough reflex, and esophageal sphincters.

French

Domaine(s)
  • Oesophage
CONT

Parmi ses nombreuses fonctions, la salive facilite la déglutition, maintient humide la cavité buccale, sert de solvant pour les molécules qui stimulent les papilles gustatives.

Spanish

Campo(s) temático(s)
  • Esófago
DEF

Acción de pasar el contenido de la boca hacia el tubo digestivo.

CONT

La deglución puede verse afectada en muchas personas con VIH/sida por diversas causas, siendo la más frecuente la infección de la faringe y el esófago por hongos del género Cándida [...]

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