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ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD ACHALASIA

New Latin, from a-1 + Greek chalasis relaxation.
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PRONUNCIATION OF ACHALASIA

achalasia  [ˌækəˈleɪzɪə] play
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GRAMMATICAL CATEGORY OF ACHALASIA

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pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
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Achalasia is a noun.
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WHAT DOES ACHALASIA MEAN IN ENGLISH?

achalasia

Achalasia

Achalasia is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause a sphincter to remain closed and fail to open when needed. Without a modifier, "achalasia" usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus, which is also called esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis. Achalasia can happen at various points along the gastrointestinal tract; achalasia of the rectum, for instance, is Hirschsprung's disease. Esophageal achalasia is an esophageal motility disorder involving the smooth muscle layer of the esophagus and the lower esophageal sphincter. It is characterized by incomplete LES relaxation, increased LES tone, and lack of peristalsis of the esophagus in the absence of other explanations like cancer or fibrosis. Achalasia is characterized by difficulty in swallowing, regurgitation, and sometimes chest pain. Diagnosis is reached with esophageal manometry and barium swallow radiographic studies. Various treatments are available, although none cures the condition.

Definition of achalasia in the English dictionary

The definition of achalasia in the dictionary is failure of the cardiac sphincter of the oesophagus to relax, resulting in difficulty in swallowing.

WORDS THAT RHYME WITH ACHALASIA


achondroplasia
eɪˌkɒndrəʊˈpleɪzɪə
antonomasia
ˌæntənəˈmeɪzɪə
aphasia
əˈfeɪzɪə
aplasia
əˈpleɪzɪə
Australasia
ˌɒstrəˈleɪzɪə
brasier
ˈbreɪzɪə
brazier
ˈbreɪzɪə
cataplasia
ˌkætəˈpleɪzɪə
crazier
ˈkreɪzɪə
dysplasia
dɪsˈpleɪzɪə
ectasia
ɛkˈteɪzɪə
euthanasia
ˌjuːθəˈneɪzɪə
fantasia
fænˈteɪzɪə
glazier
ˈɡleɪzɪə
grazier
ˈɡreɪzɪə
gymnasia
dʒɪmˈneɪzɪə
heteroplasia
ˌhɛtərəʊˈpleɪzɪə
Malaysia
məˈleɪzɪə
metaplasia
ˌmɛtəˈpleɪzɪə
neoplasia
ˌniːəˈpleɪzɪə

WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE ACHALASIA

ach-laut
ach-y-fi
Achaea
Achaean
Achaean League
Achaemenid
Achaemenidae
achaenium
achaenocarp
achage
Achaia
Achaian
acharya
Achates
ache
Achebe
Achelous
achene
achenial
achenium

WORDS THAT END LIKE ACHALASIA

asia
abasia
alocasia
anaplasia
Anastasia
Aspasia
astasia
Austrasia
Caucasia
dyscrasia
Eurasia
hemostasia
hip dysplasia
hyperplasia
hypoplasia
Laurasia
Malvasia
oculoauriculovertebral dysplasia
telangiectasia
Transcaucasia

Synonyms and antonyms of achalasia in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «achalasia» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF ACHALASIA

Find out the translation of achalasia to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.
The translations of achalasia from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «achalasia» in English.

Translator English - Chinese

贲门失弛缓症
1,325 millions of speakers

Translator English - Spanish

acalasia
570 millions of speakers

English

achalasia
510 millions of speakers

Translator English - Hindi

Achalasia
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

تعذرالارتخاء
280 millions of speakers

Translator English - Russian

ахалазия
278 millions of speakers

Translator English - Portuguese

achalasia
270 millions of speakers

Translator English - Bengali

achalasia
260 millions of speakers

Translator English - French

achalasie
220 millions of speakers

Translator English - Malay

Achalasia
190 millions of speakers

Translator English - German

Achalasie
180 millions of speakers

Translator English - Japanese

アカラシア
130 millions of speakers

Translator English - Korean

식도 이완 불능증
85 millions of speakers

Translator English - Javanese

A
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

achalasia
80 millions of speakers

Translator English - Tamil

உணவுக்குழாய் அலை இழப்பு உணவுக்குழாய் தசை தளராமை
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Marathi

अचालियास
75 millions of speakers

Translator English - Turkish

akalazya
70 millions of speakers

Translator English - Italian

acalasia
65 millions of speakers

Translator English - Polish

achalazja
50 millions of speakers

Translator English - Ukrainian

ахалазія
40 millions of speakers

Translator English - Romanian

acalazia
30 millions of speakers
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Translator English - Greek

αχαλασία
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

maagmondkramp
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

akalasi
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

achalasia
5 millions of speakers

Trends of use of achalasia

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TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «ACHALASIA»

The term «achalasia» is normally little used and occupies the 117.452 position in our list of most widely used terms in the English dictionary.
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FREQUENCY OF USE OF THE TERM «ACHALASIA» OVER TIME

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about achalasia

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10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «ACHALASIA»

Discover the use of achalasia in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to achalasia and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Achalasia of the Cardia
Separate chapters accompanied by ample and rigorously cited bibliographical references discuss the most up-to-date information on the nosological assignment, etiology, histopathology, diagnosis, natural history and evolution of this ...
Alexandru Naumescu, 2004
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Gastrointestinal Radiology: A Pattern Approach
Achalasia pattern secondary to carcinoma of the gastric fundus. The relatively abrupt origin of the narrowed segment (black arrow) argues against a diagnosis of primary achalasia. Note the soft-tissue defect (white arrows) in the fundus due to ...
Ronald L. Eisenberg, 2003
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Pathology of the Esophagus: An Atlas and Textbook
Reflux Esophagitis and Barrett's Esophagus Associated with Achalasia Esophagitis resulting from food retention, and spontaneous rupture of the esophagus, have been known to occur in patients with esophageal achalasia who have not had ...
Kaiyo Takubo, 2009
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Pediatric Thoracic Surgery
Conclusion The diagnosis of achalasia is based on symptoms, a barium swallow, flexible upper GI endoscopy and manometry. The treatment of choice is laparoscopic myotomy with the addition of an anterior fundoplication. This will provide ...
D.H. Parikh, David Crabbe, Alex Auldist, 2009
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Advanced Therapy in Gastroenterology and Liver Disease
Achalasia is a disorder of esophageal motility that results from neural damage within the myenteric ganglion cells within the esophageal wall. As a consequence of this injury, the esophageal body cannot generate a progressive peristaltic ...
Theodore M. Bayless, Anna Diehl, 2005
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Gastrointestinal Disease: An Endoscopic Approach
The major exception in this group is achalasia, a disorder for which our knowledge of the pathophysiology has been matched by an ability to provide effective symptomatic relief in the majority of cases. Although a rare disease, it is perhaps the ...
Anthony J. DiMarino, Stanley B. Benjamin, 2002
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Surgical Laparoscopy
These include achalasia, diffuse esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter (LES). Achalasia is perhaps the most common esophageal motility disorder, with an incidence of 0.4 to 1.1 per ...
Karl A. Zucker, 2001
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A novel permanent therapy for esophageal achalasia: Peroral ...
Peroral endoscopic myotomy (POEM) Bernard Dallemagne, Blair A. Jobe, Federico Costantino, Gianfranco Donatelli, Han-Kwang Yang, Haruhiro Inoue, Jacopo D'Agostino, Jacques Marescaux, James Wall, Lee Swanström, Luc Soler,  ...
Bernard Dallemagne, Blair A. Jobe, Federico Costantino, 2011
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Surgery: Basic Science and Clinical Evidence
The effect of vasoactive intestinal polypeptide on the lower esophageal sphincter in achalasia. Gastroenterology 1992;103:377-382. 22. Podas T, Eaden J, Mayberry M, Mayberry J. Achalasia: a critical review of epidemiological studies.
Jeffrey Norton, Philip S. Barie, Ralph R. Bollinger, 2009
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Advanced Therapy in Minimally Invasive Surgery
Achalasia is extremely uncommon, with an incidence of only 0.5 and a prevalence of 8 per 100,000 persons. Symptoms primarily consist of progressive dysphagia, odynophagia, and regurgitation. Atypical symptoms such as heartburn, ...
Mark A. Talamini, 2006

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «ACHALASIA»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term achalasia is used in the context of the following news items.
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Endoscopic Appearance and Location Dictate Diagnostic Yield of …
Landres RT, Kuster GG, Strum WB. Eosinophilic esophagitis in a patient with vigorous achalasia. Gastroenterology 1978; 74: 1298–301. Noel RJ, Putnam PE, ... «Medscape, Jul 15»
2
Research and Markets: Global Non-Vascular Stents Market …
Achalasia occurs in over 1 person per 100,000. According to our estimation approximately 15,000 esophageal stenting procedures were ... «Business Wire, Jun 15»
3
Latest report on esophageal achalasia drug market global analysis …
The Esophageal Achalasia Drug industry development trends and marketing channels are analyzed. Finally the feasibility of new investment ... «WhaTech, Jun 15»
4
Case study: Managing PPI-resistant GORD
Referral for manometry can also be considered to exclude dysmotility disorders, such as achalasia, where failure of relaxation of the lower ... «GP online, Jun 15»
5
Trial of Zambian singer accused of defaming president delayed
He suffers from recurring achalasia, a condition caused by narrowing of the oesophagus, and has been regularly hospitalised for treatment. «News24, Jun 15»
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Allegheny Health Network Research Confirms Value of Less …
POEM (Peroral Endoscopic Myotomy), a newer endoscopic procedure used to treat the swallowing disorder known as achalasia, is also an ... «PR Web, Jun 15»
7
Study: Scant evidence that medical marijuana helps many illnesses
Friedman suffers from a variety of gastrointestinal issues including end-stage achalasia, esophageal muscle spasms, gastroparesis and peptic ... «KRDO, Jun 15»
8
Zambian leader undergoes medical reviews in South Africa
He was later flown to South Africa where he underwent an operation on his throat. He was treated for a condition medically known as achalasia ... «spyghana.com, Jun 15»
9
President Lungu starts medical review
... medical review after he received treatment in March for a condition medically known as achalasia, caused by the narrowing of his food pipe. «Zambia Daily Mail, Jun 15»
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Lungu to undergo medical review in SA
... State has low blood sugar, which his doctors say was caused by the narrowing of the food pipe - a condition medically known as Achalasia. «postzambia.com, Jun 15»

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