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Deglutition Disorders

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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.     
Examples Esophageal Motility Disorders 		Other names Swallowing Disorders; Dysphagia; Swallowing Disorder; Dysphagia, Oropharyngeal; Dysphagia, Esophageal; Disorders, Deglutition; Deglutition Disorder; Oropharyngeal Dysphagia; Esophageal Dysphagia
 
SubstanceCAS Registry & nameCategoriesSource
Odontoma dysphagia syndrome  0   *Deglutition Disorders *Odontoma.
Foix Chavany Marie syndrome  0   *Deglutition Disorders *Dysarthria *Encephalomyelitis, Acute Disseminated *Facial Paralysis.
Cote Katsantoni syndrome  0   *Craniofacial Dysostosis *Deglutition Disorders *Growth Disorders.
Aberrant subclavian artery  0   *Aneurysm *Deglutition Disorders *Cardiovascular Abnormalities Subclavian Artery/abnormalities.

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