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cardiospasm

/ˈkɑː.di.əʊ.spæz.əm/

Traducción: Afección médica caracterizada por un espasmo del esfínter cardiaco, el músculo entre el esófago y el estómago, que no se relaja adecuadamente al tragar e impide el paso de los alimentos al estómago.

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/ˈkɑː.di.əʊ.spæz.əm/C2formalmedical
  • esAfección médica caracterizada por un espasmo del esfínter cardiaco, el músculo entre el esófago y el estómago, que no se relaja adecuadamente al tragar e impide el paso de los alimentos al estómago.

A medical condition characterized by a spasm of the cardiac sphincter, the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach, which prevents proper relaxation during swallowing and obstructs the passage of food into the stomach.

  1. Esophageal motility disorderC2formalmedical

    A condition where the lower esophageal sphincter fails to relax properly during swallowing, causing difficulty in passing food into the stomach.

    esAcalasia esofágica

    • The patient was diagnosed with cardiospasm after experiencing persistent difficulty swallowing.
    • Treatment for cardiospasm may include medication or surgical intervention.
    • Cardiospasm can lead to chest pain and regurgitation of food.
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  • cardiospasm's possessive singular form