Mesh term Esophageal Achalasia
Browse to parent terms:Esophageal Motility Disorders
Description
A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).Search for this term in our Faculty Database
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