What is another word for achalasia?
Pronunciation: [ɐt͡ʃɐlˈe͡ɪzi͡ə] (IPA) 
Achalasia is a rare disorder of the esophagus that affects its ability to move food down into the stomach. Some possible synonyms for this condition include esophageal achalasia, cardiospasm, megaesophagus, and dysphagia. Esophageal achalasia refers to the inability of the muscles in the esophagus to properly move food down. Cardiospasm is another term typically used to describe this condition as it refers to the tightness, or spasm, that occurs at the entrance to the stomach. Megaesophagus describes the enlarged esophagus due to the buildup of food, and dysphagia refers to the difficulty swallowing that often accompanies achalasia.
