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Which of the following best defines dysphagia?
Which of the following best defines dysphagia?
What is the medical term for difficulty starting a swallow?
What is the medical term for difficulty starting a swallow?
What is the medical term for the sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest?
What is the medical term for the sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest?
What is the term for pain during swallowing?
What is the term for pain during swallowing?
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What is the constant sensation of something being stuck at the back of the throat called?
What is the constant sensation of something being stuck at the back of the throat called?
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Study Notes
Dysphagia
- Dysphagia is defined as difficulty swallowing.
Swallowing Terms
- Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty starting a swallow.
- Globus pharyngeus is the medical term for the sensation of food being stuck in the neck or chest.
- Odynophagia is the term for pain during swallowing.
- Globus sensation is the constant sensation of something being stuck at the back of the throat.
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Test your knowledge on dysphagia with this quiz! Learn about the signs, symptoms, and causes of difficulty swallowing, as well as the different types of dysphagia. Challenge yourself with questions on oropharyngeal and esophageal dysphagia, and gain a better understanding of this condition.
