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Preferred term

Esophageal Achalasia  

Type

  • mesh:Descriptor

Definition

  • 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).

Entry terms

  • Achalasia
  • Achalasia, Esophageal
  • Cardiospasm

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http://data.loterre.fr/ark:/67375/JVR-HBFX7L1F-N

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