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 pig for Students. 1  1 : a hoofed stout-bodied animal with a short tail and legs, thick bristly skin, and a long flattened snout. 2  2 : a domestic pig developed from the wild boar and raised for meat. 3  3 : a person who has a disagreeable or offensive habit or behavior (as being dirty, rude, or greedy)