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Achalasia
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A disorder of esophageal motility characterized by the inability of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax during swallowing and by inadequate or lacking peristalsis in the lower half of the body of the esophagus. [ ]
Term info
Label
Achalasia
Synonyms
- Achalasia of the esophagus
Subsets
hposlim_core
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Achalasia may lead to regurgitation of food, chest pain, cough, and difficulty swallowing.
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HP:0002571