Term Name:	achalasia
Synonyms:	achalasia of cardia, achalasia of esophagus, cardiospasm, esophageal achalasia, hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter, Lack of reflex relaxation of lower oesophageal sphincter
Definition:	An esophageal disease that is characterized by an inability of the esophagus to move food toward the stomach resulting from the lower esophogeal sphincter not fully relaxing during swallowing.
Ontology:	Human Disease [DOID:9164]   ( DOID:9164 )