👉 Deglutition is a medical term that refers to the process of swallowing. It involves the action of the esophagus, which is a muscular tube located behind the throat, moving food and liquid through the digestive system. The process typically begins with the swallowed food or liquid being pushed down into the esophagus by the stomach or other organs in the body. As the food passes through the esophagus, it is eventually digested and absorbed into the bloodstream.
