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Bradyphagia

Definition:

Bradyphagia refers to the condition of abnormally slow or difficult swallowing, often resulting from a malfunction in the muscles involved in the swallowing process.

Examples:

Sense 1: Medical

1. After his stroke, the patient developed bradyphagia, struggling to swallow even small portions of food.

2. The primary symptom of bradyphagia is prolonged meal times due to the reduced swallowing speed.

Sense 2: Comparative

1. Although not a fast eater, her bradyphagia made her realize she was slower than most people.

2. John's bradyphagia made him envious of his friends who could finish a meal much quicker.

Sense 3: Local

1. In this small town, the locals jokingly referred to their slow dining habits as "bradyphagia syndrome".

2. The local cuisine's richness often resulted in temporary bradyphagia among tourists unaccustomed to such flavors.

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