Phenomena and Processes

Deglutition

The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.

National Library of MedicineMedical Subject Headings2026

Structured Summary

Abstract

The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.

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Synonyms

3 entry terms
  • Swallowing
  • Deglutitions
  • Swallowings

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Aspects Covered

6 allowable subheadings

Indexed with the subheadings drug effects, ethics, genetics, immunology, physiology, radiation effects.

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Tree Number

  1. G10.261.178w

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NLM Classification

WI 102

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References

  1. National Library of Medicine. Deglutition. Medical Subject Headings (MeSH). 2026. Unique ID D003679. http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/2026/D003679
  2. Deglutition. In: Wikipedia. https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Swallowing
  3. Deglutition. In: Wikidata. https://www.wikidata.org/wiki/Q211669