deglutition

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They had, from cold, exposure, and exhaustion, almost lost the power of mastication and deglutition.

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The patient feels somewhat indisposed, has slight fever, is dejected, complains of painful deglutition, more marked when swallowing fluids than solids or semi-solids, has headache and occasionally vomiting.

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In this case, deglutition could not be well performed, and she was obliged to use her finger to propel the masticated food downwards.

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Slight difficulty in deglutition, especially water and meat.

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The lady's indignation had not interfered with deglutition.

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