noun
- Plural of aphagia; medical conditions characterized by inability or difficulty in swallowing.
Usage: medical/clinical term; typically used in plural form when referring to multiple cases or types
Examples
- The neurologist documented several aphagias in her patient population following stroke.
- Different aphagias require different therapeutic approaches depending on their underlying causes.
- Aphagias can result from neurological damage, muscular disorders, or structural abnormalities.
- The study examined various aphagias and their impact on nutritional intake.