Difficulty swallowing is:
A) deglutition.
B) mastication.
C) defecation.
D) dysphagia.

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Dysphagia is the medical term for difficulty swallowing. A is incorrect because deglutition is the act of swallowing, not the difficulty in doing so. B is incorrect because mastication refers to the act of chewing food, not swallowing it. C is incorrect because defecation refers to the elimination of waste from the body, not swallowing.

Difficulty Swallowing Is