cardiochalasia

cardiochalasia

 [kahr″de-o-kah-la´zhah] relaxation or incompetence of the sphincter action of the cardiac opening of the stomach.

car·di·o·cha·la·si·a

(kar'dē-ō-kă-lā'zē-ă), Achalasia of the cardia.

car·di·o·cha·la·si·a

(kahr'dē-ō-kă-lā'zē-ă) 1. Achalasia of the cardia. 2. Relaxation orincompetence of the cardiac orifice of the stomach.