NUTCRACKER ESOPHAGUS
\nˈʌtkɹakəɹ ɪsˈɒfəɡəs], \nˈʌtkɹakəɹ ɪsˈɒfəɡəs], \n_ˈʌ_t_k_ɹ_a_k_ə_ɹ ɪ_s_ˈɒ_f_ə_ɡ_ə_s]\
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Disorders affecting the motor function of the upper or lower esophageal sphincters, the esophageal body, or a combination of these parts. The failure of the sphincters to maintain a tonic pressure may result in the impeding of the passage of food, regurgitation of food, or reflux of gastric acid into the esophagus.
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