stomatognathic system

stomatognathic system definition - medical

sto·ma·tog·nath·ic system (stōˌmə-tŏg-năthˈĭk, -tō-năthˈ-)

noun
The structures involved in speech and in the receiving, chewing, and swallowing of food.

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