megaesophagus

{
  "id": "MLC-T-AGR-003988",
  "term": "megaesophagus",
  "field": "Agriculture and food",
  "definition": "A motility disorder of the esophagus in which the lower esophageal sphincter (near the cardia) fails to relax resulting in functional obstruction of the esophagus, and dysphagia. Achalasia is characterized by a grossly contorted and dilated esophagus (megaesophagus).",
  "synonyms": [
    "achalasia",
    "cardiospasm",
    "esophageal achalasia"
  ],
  "subject": "Animals, Livestock, One Health",
  "see_also": [
    "esophageal diseases"
  ],
  "references": [
    "Medical Subject Headings 2012",
    "NAL Agricultural Thesaurus and Glossary"
  ],
  "translations": {
    "es": "megaesófago"
  },
  "url": "https://mlchart.com/terminology/agriculture/megaesophagus/"
}