Achalasia
Definition & Meaning
Pronunciation /eɪkəˈleɪzi.ə/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Achalasia is a noun meaning (medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:.
Meaning
(medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:.
Word Forms
- achalasias
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include cricopharyngeal, cardiospasm, chalasia, achylia, pseudoachalasia, aphagia.
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