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Etymology
From AGr. α- (a-) "not" + polytonic|�άλα�ι� (chalasis) "relaxation" < polytonic|�αλά� (chala�) "I loosen".

Noun
achalasia

1. A neuromuscular problem where a ring of muscles is unable to fully relax.

Translations

Greek: α�αλα�ία (akhalasia) f
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