preswallow
English
Etymology
pre- + swallow
Adjective
preswallow (not comparable)
- Before swallowing.
- 2012, Issues in Neurological Surgery and Specialties: 2011 Edition
- 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