If you have a patient who has a delay in triggering the pharyngeal swallow reflex, the purpose of thermal stimulation is to: 1  heighten the sensitivity for the swallow and trigger the pharyngeal swallow at the time of stimulation. 2  permanently heighten sensitivity. 3  both.
The definition of an alligator is a large reptile found in U. S. tropical rivers and marshes and is characterized by its broad snout. Reggie is an example of a famous alligator from the Los Angeles Zoo. YourDictionary definition and usage example.
Definition of eagle. 1  1 : any of various large diurnal birds of prey (family Accipitridae) noted for their strength, size, keenness of vision, and powers of flight. 2  2a : the eagle-bearing standard of the ancient Romansb : one of a pair of eagle-bearing silver insignia of rank worn by a military colonel or a navy captain.