1. inability to swallow, typically due to neurological or physical disorder
Usage: medical term; often used in clinical contexts

Examples

• The stroke patient developed aphagia and required a feeding tube.
• Aphagia can result from damage to the nerves controlling swallowing.
• The neurologist diagnosed aphagia after the accident affected the patient's brainstem.
• Severe aphagia may necessitate alternative nutrition methods.
• Speech therapists work with patients experiencing aphagia to improve swallowing function.