How Do You Spell DEGLUTITION?

Pronunciation: [dɪɡluːtˈɪʃən] (IPA)

The word "deglutition" (dɛɡluːˈtɪʃən) is a medical term used to describe the act of swallowing. The spelling of this word can be confusing due to the presence of silent letters. The initial "d" is pronounced, although it may not seem necessary, and the combination of letters "glu" should be pronounced with a hard "g". The final syllable "-tion" is a common suffix indicating an action or process, which is pronounced like "shun". Understanding the IPA phonetic transcription can help improve pronunciation and communication in medical settings.

DEGLUTITION Meaning and Definition

1. Deglutition is a noun that refers to the act or process of swallowing. It is the coordinated muscular movement involving the mouth, throat, and esophagus that allows food, liquids, or saliva to pass from the oral cavity into the digestive tract. Deglutition is essential for digestion, as it transports consumed materials from the mouth to the stomach.

   During deglutition, the tongue pushes food towards the back of the mouth, initiating the swallowing reflex. The Epiglottis, a small flap of tissue, covers the opening to the windpipe (trachea) to prevent food or liquid from entering and diverting it to the esophagus. Muscles in the throat contract to propel the bolus (chewed food) downwards through the pharynx and into the esophagus. The esophagus then contracts in a wave-like motion known as peristalsis, forcing the bolus towards the stomach.

   The process of deglutition is typically involuntary, controlled by the autonomic nervous system, but can be influenced by voluntary actions as well. Disorders or injuries affecting the muscles or nerves involved in deglutition can result in difficulties or pain when swallowing, known as dysphagia.

   In addition to its vital role in delivering nutrients and fluid to the body, deglutition also carries out a protective function, preventing food or liquid from entering the respiratory system, which could lead to choking or aspiration pneumonia.

2. The act or power of swallowing food.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for DEGLUTITION

• seglutition
• xeglutition
• ceglutition
• feglutition
• reglutition
• eeglutition
• dwglutition
• dsglutition
• ddglutition
• drglutition
• d4glutition
• d3glutition
• deflutition
• devlutition
• deblutition
• dehlutition
• deylutition
• detlutition
• degkutition
• deglitition
• degglutition
• degluttition
• daglutition
• deglutination
• deglutitios
• Degglutiation
• Degulutition
• deglutetion
• diglutition
• deglotition
• degulatition

Etymology of DEGLUTITION

The word "deglutition" originates from the Latin term "deglutitio" or "deglutire", which means "to swallow". It is derived from the combination of the prefix "de-" (indicating negation or reversal) and the verb "glutire" (meaning "to swallow" or "to gulp down").

Similar spelling words for DEGLUTITION

• declaration,
• Digladiation,
• Deglutition-Pneumonia,
• declutch.

Plural form of DEGLUTITION is DEGLUTITIONS