Definition: Dysphagia is a difficulty, or partial inability to swallow as a result of injury to 1) the parts of the brain that control the muscles involved in swallowing, or 2) the muscles or 3) nerves that control swallowing.
Dysphagia
From Jose Vega M.D., Ph.D., for About.com
Updated: February 21, 2009
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Man with dysphagia
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