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deglutition syncope

de·glu·ti·tion syn·co·pe


noun 
Definition:
 
dizziness and fainting on swallowing: a condition in which the heart slows, arteries widen, and blood pressure drops, resulting in faintness and mental confusion. It is brought on by stimulation of the gullet, especially by cold drinks.

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