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Preferred term

Deglutition Disorders  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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.

Entry terms

  • Dysphagia
  • Swallowing Disorders

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-KLGGNFL7-1

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