Achalasia

/ɐtʃɐlˈeɪziə/

/ɐtʃɐlˈeɪʒə/

[noun]

Achalasia

[NOUN]

a disorder that affects swallowing due to improper relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter

Examples

1. Hot topics in gastroenterology right now are related to new endoscopic surgical techniques such as POEM, or Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy, an endoscopic procedure used to treat swallowing disorders, most commonly for Achalasia.