Achalasia

Synonyms of achalasia

• esophageal achalasia
• cardiospasm

Collocations of achalasia

swallowing difficulties

Frequency: 80 %

Patients with achalasia often experience swallowing difficulties.

esophageal dysmotility

Frequency: 75 %

Achalasia is a type of esophageal dysmotility disorder.

dilation therapy

Frequency: 70 %

Treatment for achalasia may involve dilation therapy to widen the esophagus.

lower esophageal sphincter

Frequency: 60 %

Achalasia is characterized by the failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax.

peroral endoscopic myotomy

Frequency: 50 %

Peroral endoscopic myotomy is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat achalasia.

Idiomatic Expressions for achalasia

• Phrase: achalasia of the esophagus
  Meaning: a medical condition where the muscles of the esophagus fail to relax properly, causing difficulty in swallowing
  Usage: The doctor diagnosed him with achalasia of the esophagus after experiencing persistent swallowing problems.