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Words, grammatical forms and meanings linked to the ontology.

preswallow en · ADJ

Etymology

From pre- + swallow.

Meanings

  1. (not-comparable) Before swallowing.
    • Increased respiratory drive also reduced swallowing frequency and shortened duration of preswallow apnea. Water swallows had longer duration of preswallow apnea. 2012, Issues in Neurological Surgery and Specialties: 2011 Edition: