|
|
Definition of Achalasia
1. Noun. A neuromuscular problem where a ring of muscles is unable to fully relax. ¹
¹ Source: wiktionary.com
Definition of Achalasia
1. [n -S]
Medical Definition of Achalasia
1.
Lexicographical Neighbors of Achalasia
Literary usage of Achalasia
Below you will find example usage of this term as found in modern and/or classical literature:
1. Digestive Diseases in the United States: Epidemiology and Impact edited by James E. Everhart (1995)
"achalasia of the cardia: pharmacology and histopathology of isolated cardiac
sphincteric muscle from patients with and without achalasia. ..."
2. Mammalian Models for Research on Aging by Bennett J. Cohen, Institute Of Laboratory Animal Resources, National Research Council Staff (1981)
"achalasia (Cardiospasm) Cardiospasm or achalasia in man is a neuromotor disorder
... The condition often has been diagnosed as achalasia and has been ..."
3. Diseases of the throat, nose and ear by Daniel McKenzie (1921)
"Spasmodic Stricture of the Cardiac End of the (Esophagus : (Cardio-spasm, achalasia
of ... The name "achalasia," meaning the absence of dilatation, ..."
4. Diseases of the digestive organs: With Special Reference to Their Diagnosis by Charles Dettie Aaron (1921)
"The term " achalasia," meaning absence of relaxation, has been suggested by Hertz
... In achalasia a rubber tube filled with mercury will drop through the ..."
Other Resources:
