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Dysphagia

Synonym(s)

  • deglutition disorders
  • difficulty swallowing
  • swallowing disorders

Definition(s)

Difficulty in swallowing which may result from neuromuscular disorder or mechanical obstruction. Dysphagia is classified into two distinct types: oropharyngeal dysphagia due to malfunction of the pharynx and upper esophageal sphincter; and esophageal dysphagia due to malfunction of the esophagus.

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Difficulty swallowing.

Definition from: Unified Medical Language SystemThis link leads to a site outside Genetics Home Reference. (NCI Thesaurus)   at the National Library of Medicine

 
Published: January 23, 2009