Bradyphagia

/ˌbrædɪˈfeɪdʒiə/ noun

Definition

Abnormally slow eating or swallowing of food.

Etymology

From Greek 'brady-' (slow) and 'phagein' (to eat). This medical term describes the symptom of eating or consuming food at an unusually slow pace.

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People recovering from strokes often develop bradyphagia as their throat muscles rebuild strength—watching a loved one eat slowly after a stroke shows how much nerve damage affects everyday actions we never think about.

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