Deglutition Disorders
Synonyms
Deglutition Disorder
Disorders, Deglutition
Dysphagia
Dysphagia, Esophageal
Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal
Esophageal Dysphagia
Oropharyngeal Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorder
Swallowing 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.