achalasia (0 synonym found)

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Definition of achalasia:

(n) : (usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
(n) : (medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:
(n) : (strictly) Such esophageal achalasia of primary (idiopathic) nature: primary esophageal achalasia.
(n) : (occasionally) Such obstruction due to impairment of other gastrointestinal tract smooth muscles.

Definition of achalasia:

(n) : (usually and especially) Such obstruction in the esophagus: esophageal achalasia.
(n) : (medicine) A neuromuscular condition where a ring of muscles is unable to relax fully, causing obstruction of a lumen, as:
(n) : (strictly) Such esophageal achalasia of primary (idiopathic) nature: primary esophageal achalasia.
(n) : (occasionally) Such obstruction due to impairment of other gastrointestinal tract smooth muscles.

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