Meaning of the word achalasia in English
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achalasia
US /ˌæk.əˈleɪ.ʒə/
UK /ˌæk.əˈleɪ.ʒə/
Noun
a medical condition in which the muscles of the lower esophagus fail to relax, preventing food from passing into the stomach
Example:
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Symptoms of achalasia include difficulty swallowing and regurgitation of food.
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She was diagnosed with achalasia after experiencing persistent chest pain.