achalasia
noun
acha·la·sia
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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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achalasia
noun
acha·la·sia
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Medical Definition of achalasia
: failure of a ring of muscle (as a sphincter) to relax
achalasia of the esophagus achalasia of the anal sphincter
— compare cardiospasm