Definition of "odynophagia" []

• Severe pain in mouth or esophagus when attempting to swallow. (noun)

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• "_Amputation of the epiglottis_ for palliation of odynophagia or dysphagia in tuberculous or malignant disease, is of benefit when the ulceration is confined to this region; though as to tuberculosis the author feels rather conservatingly inclined."
• "Children with chronic tonsillitis may have dysphagia or odynophagia that may lead to a reduced calorie intake."
• ""Children with chronic tonsillitis may have dysphagia or odynophagia that may lead to a reduced calorie intake," said study author Dr Anita Jeyakumar, a pediatric otolaryngologist at St. Louis University Medical School."