dysphagy

Meanings

• Noun

  A medical condition characterized by difficulty in swallowing.

  - "Patients with dysphagy often require special foods that are easy to swallow."
  - "Dysphagy can be caused by neurological disorders or cancer."

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Variants

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dysphagia , dysphagias

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'dysphagia' meaning difficult to eat or swallow.

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Trivia

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1. Dysphagy affects an estimated 10 million Americans.

2. Swallowing is a complex process that involves over 50 muscles and nerves.

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Related Concepts

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1. Dysphagia disorders: A group of conditions that affect the ability to swallow, including neuromuscular disorders, structural disorders, and functional disorders.

2. Dysphagia therapy: A range of treatments used to manage dysphagia, including swallowing exercises, diet modifications, and the use of assistive devices.

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Culture

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Dysphagy is a condition that has been depicted in literature and media, often portraying the struggles and challenges faced by individuals with the condition.

How to Memorize "dysphagy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a person struggling to swallow, or imagine a thick liquid or solid food sticking in the throat.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word with the feeling of food getting stuck in the throat, or imagine the discomfort and difficulty of swallowing.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the acronym D-Y-S-P-H-A-G-I-A to remember the meaning: Difficulty Yielding Swallowing Properly, Having Adequate Grasp, Involuntary Action.

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