dysphagia

American  

[dis-fey-juh, -jee-uh] / dɪsˈfeɪ dʒə, -dʒi ə /

noun

Pathology.

1. difficulty in swallowing.

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dysphagia British  

/ dɪsˈfeɪdʒɪə, dɪsˈfædʒɪk /

noun

1. difficulty in swallowing, caused by obstruction or spasm of the oesophagus

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dysphagia Scientific  

/ dĭs-fā′jə /

1. Difficulty in swallowing.

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Other Word Forms

Derived Forms

• dysphagic
  adjective

Etymology

Origin of dysphagia

First recorded in 1775–85; from New Latin, from Greek dys- dys- + phag(eîn) “to eat, devour” + -ia -ia

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Example Sentences

Dysphagia is the medical term for not being able to swallow, and I know that there are two kinds of dysphagia: oropharyngeal and esophageal.

From "Counting by 7s" by Holly Goldberg Sloan

Dysphagia might result from the pressure of an unknown aneurysm, the symptoms being attributed to a foreign body, and aortic aneurysm is a definite contraindication to esophagoscopy unless there be foreign body present also.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Dysphagia, sense of constriction in throat, intense thirst, cramps, faintness, profound depression; in fatal cases, giddiness and tetanic spasms.

From Aids to Forensic Medicine and Toxicology by Robertson, W. G. Aitchison (William George Aitchison )

Dysphagia, however, is the most constant complaint, varying with the size of the foreign body, and the degree of inflammatory or spasmodic reaction produced.

From Bronchoscopy and Esophagoscopy A Manual of Peroral Endoscopy and Laryngeal Surgery by Jackson, Chevalier

Dysphagia as a neurosis in children is uncommon.

From Degeneracy Its Causes, Signs and Results by Talbot, Eugene S.