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MeSH Heading: Deglutition Disorders
Tree Number(s): C06.405.117.119; C09.775.174
Unique ID: D003680
RDF Unique Identifier: http://id.nlm.nih.gov/mesh/D003680
Scope Note: 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.
Entry Version: DEGLUTITION DIS
Entry Term(s): Dysphagia; Esophageal Dysphagia; Oropharyngeal Dysphagia; Swallowing Disorders
NLM Classification #: WI 258
Date Established: 1966/01/01
Date of Entry: 1999/01/01
Revision Date: 2004/07/07

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