odynophagia
/ˌoʊdɪnoʊˈfeɪdʒə/
noun
- Painful swallowing, typically caused by a medical condition such as infection or inflammation.
- The patient complained of odynophagia and was diagnosed with strep throat.
- Doctors often ask about odynophagia when checking for esophageal problems.
- Odynophagia can make eating and drinking very uncomfortable.