Term Name: | achalasia |
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Synonyms: | achalasia of cardia, achalasia of esophagus, cardiospasm, esophageal achalasia, hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter, Lack of reflex relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincter |
Definition: | An esophageal disease that is characterized by an inability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach resulting from the lower esophogeal sphincter not fully relaxing during swallowing. |
Ontology: | Human Disease [DOID:9164] ( DOID:9164 ) |