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Esophageal Spasm, Diffuse

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Definition: A hypermotility disorder of the ESOPHAGUS that is characterized by spastic non-peristaltic responses to SWALLOWING; CHEST PAIN; and DYSPHAGIA.  "diffuse" need not be used by author: note X ref    Other names Spasm, Esophageal; Spasms, Esophageal; Spasms, Diffuse Esophageal; Spasm, Diffuse Esophageal; Esophageal Spasms, Diffuse; Esophageal Spasms; Diffuse Esophageal Spasms; Diffuse Esophageal Spasm; Esophageal Spasm

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