preswallow

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English[edit]

Etymology[edit]

pre- +‎ swallow

Adjective[edit]

preswallow (not comparable)

  1. Before swallowing.
    • 2012, Issues in Neurological Surgery and Specialties: 2011 Edition:
      Increased respiratory drive also reduced swallowing frequency and shortened duration of preswallow apnea. Water swallows had longer duration of preswallow apnea.
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