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NAL Agricultural Thesaurus
U.S. Department of Agriculture

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Fields of Study > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > digestive system diseases > gastrointestinal diseases > esophageal diseases > dysphagia
Animals, Livestock, One Health > animal and human health > diseases and disorders (animals and humans) > digestive system diseases > gastrointestinal diseases > esophageal diseases > dysphagia
Preferred Term:

dysphagia

Definition:
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.
Concept Schemes:
NALT Full
Broader Concept:
esophageal diseases
Related Concepts:
Entry Terms:
  • oropharyngeal dysphagia
  • esophageal dysphagia
URI:
https://lod.nal.usda.gov/nalt/217891
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