Definition

A condition where a person is unable to swallow food or liquids.

Example

After the surgery, the patient experienced aphagia and could not eat normally.

Conversation

Have you ever heard of aphagia?

No, what does it mean?

It's actually the loss of the ability to swallow.

Wow, that sounds really serious!

Synonyms & Antonyms

Root Explanation

Aphagia → It is formed from "a-" (meaning without) and "phagein" (meaning to eat). The word describes a condition of being unable to eat or swallow.

Memory Tip

Think of 'without' ('a-') and 'to eat' ('phagein') — that's why aphagia means the inability to eat.

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