Dysphagia

{
  "id": "MLC-T-CHM-003530",
  "term": "Dysphagia",
  "field": "Chemistry",
  "definition": "Difficulty in swallowing, which can involve problems with the oral, pharyngeal, or esophageal phases of the swallowing process. This condition can lead to choking, aspiration of food or liquids into the lungs, and malnutrition. It is often a symptom of underlying neurological disorders, structural abnormalities, or muscular dysfunction.",
  "subject": "Chemistry and Human Health",
  "references": [
    "PAC, 2015, 87, 841. 'IUPAC Glossary of terms used in neurotoxicology (IUPAC Recommendations 2015)' on page 864 (https://doi.org/10.1515/pac-2015-0103)"
  ],
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/chemistry/dysphagia/"
}