ALL meanings of achalasia
ach·a·la·sia
A a - noun achalasia failure of the cardiac sphincter of the oesophagus to relax, resulting in difficulty in swallowing 3
- noun achalasia inability of a circular muscle, especially of the esophagus or rectum, to relax, resulting in widening of the structure above the muscular constriction. 1
- noun achalasia A neuromuscular problem where a ring of muscles is unable to fully relax. 0