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Concept information

  1. Fields of Study
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. gastrointestinal diseases
  5. esophageal diseases
  6. dysphagia
  1. Animals, Livestock, One Health
  2. diseases and disorders (animals and humans)
  3. digestive system diseases
  4. gastrointestinal diseases
  5. esophageal diseases
  6. dysphagia

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dysphagia

Tipo

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Definición

  • Information 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.

    Fuente: Medical Subject Headings 2014

    Tipo: Concept definition

Concepto genérico

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Sinónimos

  • esophageal dysphagia
  • oropharyngeal dysphagia

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URI

https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/217891

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