Deglutition Disorders
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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Tree Number(s): C06.405.117.119, C09.775.174
MeSH Unique ID: D003680
Entry Terms:
- Deglutition Disorder
- Disorders, Deglutition
- Swallowing Disorders
- Swallowing Disorder
- Dysphagia
- Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
- Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
- Esophageal Dysphagia
- Dysphagia, Esophageal