Term Name: | Hirschsprung's disease |
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Synonyms: | aganglionic megacolon, congenital megacolon, Hirschsprung disease, macrocolon, pelvirectal achalasia, total intestinal aganglionosis |
Definition: | A megacolon that is characterized by a blockage of the large intestine due to improper muscle movement in the bowel. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:10487] ( DOID:10487 ) |