esophagospasm

esophagospasm
Spasm of the walls of the esophagus.

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esoph·a·go·spasm (ə-sofґə-go-spaz″əm) diffuse esophageal spasm.

Medical dictionary. 2011.

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  • diffuse esophageal spasm — strong, uncoordinated, nonpropulsive contractions of the esophagus evoked by swallowing, with chest pain, seen especially in the elderly. Sometimes the esophageal lumen appears coiled on the radiograph (corkscrew or curling esophagus). Called… …   Medical dictionary

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