What is another word for Esophageal Motility Disorder?
Pronunciation: [ɪsˈɒfəd͡ʒˌi͡əl mə͡ʊtˈɪlɪti dɪsˈɔːdə] (IPA) 
Esophageal Motility Disorder is a medical condition that affects the muscles in the esophagus, causing difficulty swallowing and discomfort. There are many synonyms for this disorder including, achalasia, dysphagia, esophageal spasm, nutcracker esophagus, and diffuse esophageal spasm. Achalasia is a specific type of motility disorder characterized by the incomplete relaxation of the lower esophageal sphincter. Dysphagia is a general term that refers to difficulty swallowing, which can be caused by many conditions including esophageal motility disorder. Esophageal spasm occurs when the muscles in the esophagus contract erratically, causing pain or discomfort. Nutcracker esophagus and diffuse esophageal spasm are also types of esophageal motility disorders that involve abnormal muscle contractions in the esophagus.
