Odynophagia (Noun)
Meaning
Severe pain on swallowing due to a disorder of the esophagus.
Classification
Nouns denoting natural processes.
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with odynophagia due to a severe case of esophagitis caused by a viral infection.
- After undergoing chemotherapy, the cancer patient experienced odynophagia, making it difficult for her to eat and drink.
- The doctor prescribed a medication to help alleviate the odynophagia caused by acid reflux disease.
- Odynophagia was a common symptom among patients with a history of eating disorders, particularly those with bulimia nervosa.
- A swallow test revealed that the elderly man was suffering from odynophagia due to a narrowing of the esophagus caused by scarring.