OBO ID: GO:0071626
Term Name: mastication Search Ontology:
Synonyms:
  • chewing
Definition: The process of biting and mashing food with the teeth prior to swallowing.
References:
Ontology: GO: Biological Process    QuickGO    AmiGO
Relationships
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