noun
a medical condition characterized by the inability of the esophagus to properly move food into the stomach
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Achalasia is a medical condition characterized by the inability of the esophagus to properly move food into the stomach.
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My aunt was diagnosed with achalasia, which explains why she has trouble swallowing.
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I heard that achalasia can make it feel like you're swallowing a rock.
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Dealing with achalasia feels like trying to push a boulder through a straw.