Definitions for dysphagia
dɪsˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ədys·pha·gia

Princeton's WordNetRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. dysphagianoun

   condition in which swallowing is difficult or painful

WiktionaryRate this definition:4.5 / 2 votes

1. dysphagianoun

   difficulty in swallowing

2. Etymology: From dys- (difficulty) and the suffixes -phagy (to feed) and -ia

WikipediaRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dysphagia

   Dysphagia is difficulty in swallowing. Although classified under "symptoms and signs" in ICD-10, in some contexts it is classified as a condition in its own right.It may be a sensation that suggests difficulty in the passage of solids or liquids from the mouth to the stomach, a lack of pharyngeal sensation or various other inadequacies of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia is distinguished from other symptoms including odynophagia, which is defined as painful swallowing, and globus, which is the sensation of a lump in the throat. A person can have dysphagia without odynophagia (dysfunction without pain), odynophagia without dysphagia (pain without dysfunction) or both together. A psychogenic dysphagia is known as phagophobia.

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1. dysphagia

   Dysphagia is a medical condition characterized by difficulty swallowing foods, liquids, or saliva. This may occur due to a problem with the function or structure of the throat or esophagus, and can cause discomfort, pain, or the sensation of a blockage in the throat. Dysphagia can be a symptom of various diseases or disorders, including stroke, esophageal cancer, and Parkinson's disease. Severity can range from mild difficulty to complete blockage of the swallowing passage.

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1. Dysphagianoun

   alt. of Dysphagy

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1. Dysphagia

   Dysphagia is the medical term for the symptom of difficulty in swallowing. Although classified under "symptoms and signs" in ICD-10, the term is sometimes used as a condition in its own right. Sufferers are sometimes unaware of their dysphagia. It is derived from the Greek dys meaning bad or disordered, and phago meaning "eat". It may be a sensation that suggests difficulty in the passage of solids or liquids from the mouth to the stomach, a lack of pharyngeal sensation, or various other inadequacies of the swallowing mechanism. Dysphagia is distinguished from other symptoms including odynophagia, which is defined as painful swallowing, and globus, which is the sensation of a lump in the throat. A psychogenic dysphagia is known as phagophobia. Individuals who suffer from dysphagia are often ordered onto thickened fluids. The thicker consistency makes it less likely that an individual with dysphagia will aspirate while they are drinking. Individuals with difficulty swallowing may find liquids cause coughing, spluttering or even choking and thickening drinks enables them to swallow safely. A range of commercial thickening agents are available to purchase for the dietary management of dysphagia.

Chambers 20th Century DictionaryRate this definition:0.0 / 0 votes

1. Dysphagia

   dis-fā′ji-a, n. difficulty in swallowing—also Dys′phagy.—adj. Disphag′ic.

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Numerology

1. Chaldean Numerology

   The numerical value of dysphagia in Chaldean Numerology is: 9

2. Pythagorean Numerology

   The numerical value of dysphagia in Pythagorean Numerology is: 9

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References

1. ^ Princeton's WordNet
   http://wordnetweb.princeton.edu/perl/webwn?s=dysphagia
2. ^ Wiktionary
   https://en.wiktionary.org/wiki/Dysphagia
3. ^ Wikipedia
   https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dysphagia
4. ^ ChatGPT
   https://chat.openai.com
5. ^ Webster Dictionary
   https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/dysphagia
6. ^ Wikidata
   https://www.wikidata.org/w/index.php?search=dysphagia
7. ^ Chambers 20th Century Dictionary
   https://www.gutenberg.org/files/37683/37683-h/37683-h.htm#:~:text=dysphagia