preswallow

adj

preswallow

adj

Etymology From pre- + swallow.

1

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:

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