Definition: Dysphagia is a condition in which a patient experiences difficulty swallowing food or liquid. This difficulty swallowing can be caused by a blockage, a motility disorder, or injury to the esophagus.
Pronunciation: diss-FAY-jee-uh
Dysphagia - Definition
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Updated April 14, 2011
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