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Most Common: Hearing Loss (D034381), Deafness (D003638), Sensorineural HL (D006319), Waardenburg Syndrome, Usher Syndromes
Term ID:3984
Name:Esophageal Achalasia
Definition:A motility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS in which the LOWER ESOPHAGEAL SPHINCTER (near the CARDIA) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and DYSPHAGIA. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).
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ParentIDs:MESH:D015154
TreeNumbers:C06.405.117.119.500.432
Synonyms:Achalasia |Achalasia, Esophageal |Achalasias |Achalasias, Esophageal |Cardiospasm |Cardiospasms |Esophageal Achalasias |Megaesophagus
Slim Mappings:Digestive system disease
Reference: MedGen: D004931
MeSH: D004931
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