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Deglutition MeSH Descriptor Data 2025


MeSH Heading
Deglutition
Tree Number(s)
G10.261.178
Unique ID
D003679
RDF Unique Identifier
http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003679
Scope Note
The act of taking solids and liquids into the GASTROINTESTINAL TRACT through the mouth and throat.
Entry Term(s)
Swallowing
NLM Classification #
WI 102
Date Established
1966/01/01
Date of Entry
1999/01/01
Revision Date
2016/06/23
Deglutition Preferred
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