achalasia

noun

acha·la·sia | \ ˌā-kə-ˈlā-zh(ē-)ə

Definition of achalasia

: failure of a ring of muscle (such as the anal sphincter or one of the esophagus) to relax

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After Lorraine passed away in May 2018 at age 73, after close to a decade with achalasia, a condition that closes off the esophagus, Chuck set to work living out her wishes. — Heidi Stevens, chicagotribune.com, "Column: Before she died, his wife planned out her memorial tour. Now he’s following it to a T — college bars and all," 9 Aug. 2019

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achalasia

noun

acha·la·sia | \ ˌā-kə-ˈlā-zh(ē-)ə

: failure of a ring of muscle (as a sphincter) to relax achalasia of the esophagus achalasia of the anal sphincter — compare cardiospasm