Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
aphagia
Noun
əˈfeɪ.dʒə
Definition
Aphagia refers to the inability or refusal to swallow food or drink.
Examples
- After her surgery, she experienced aphagia and needed a feeding tube.
- Aphagia can lead to malnutrition if not treated properly.
- Patients with aphagia may need to work with a speech therapist to regain swallowing abilities.
Meaning
It is often a symptom of various medical conditions affecting the throat, esophagus, or nervous system.
Synonyms
- swallowing difficulty
- dysphagia (more general term)
