Esophageal Achalasia - Ontology Browser

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Term:	Esophageal Achalasia	go back to main search page
Accession:	RDO:0001415	browse the term view annotations
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).
Synonyms:	exact_synonym:	ACHALASIA, FAMILIAL ESOPHAGEAL; Achalasia; Achalasias; Cardiospasm; Cardiospasms; Esophageal Achalasias; Megaesophagus
	primary_id:	MESH:D004931
	alt_id:	OMIM:200400

Parent Terms	Term With Siblings	Child Terms
Esophageal Motility Disorders +	CREST Syndrome Esophageal Achalasia + 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). Esophageal Spasm, Diffuse Gastroesophageal Reflux + Plummer-Vinson Syndrome	Achalasia Addisonianism Alacrimia syndrome Achalasia alacrimia syndrome Achalasia microcephaly Achalasia, familial esophageal Deafness, Congenital, with Vitiligo and Achalasia