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aphagia

/əˈfeɪ.dʒə/

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noun

/əˈfeɪ.dʒə/C2formalmedical
  • ruМедицинское состояние, характеризующееся потерей способности глотать.

A medical condition characterized by the loss of the ability to swallow.

uncountable

  1. C2formalmedical

    The medical condition characterized by the loss or inability to swallow, often due to neurological or muscular disorders.

    ruНеспособность глотать

    • The patient was diagnosed with aphagia after the stroke.
    • Aphagia can lead to severe malnutrition if not treated promptly.
    • Therapies are available to help manage symptoms of aphagia.