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DeCS
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Descriptor English:
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Deglutition Disorders
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Descriptor Spanish:
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Trastornos de Deglución
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Descriptor Portuguese:
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Transtornos de Deglutição
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Synonyms English:
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Dysphagia
Swallowing Disorders
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Tree Number:
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C06.405.117.119
C09.775.174
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Definition English:
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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. |
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Allowable Qualifiers English:
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Record Number:
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23977
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Unique Identifier:
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D003680
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Occurrence in VHL:
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Similar:
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