cardiospasm

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Noun cardiospasm has 1 sense

cardiospasm - a spasm of the cardiac sphincter (between the esophagus and the stomach); if the cardiac sphincter does not relax during swallowing the passage of food into the stomach is obstructed
--₁ is a kind of spasm

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Term: Cardiospasm

Description:

Cardiospasm refers to the condition characterized by the inability of the muscular ring at the lower end of the esophagus to relax, leading to difficulty in swallowing and the sensation of chest pain.

Sample Sentences:

After eating a large meal, John experienced a cardiospasm, making it challenging for him to swallow his food.
The persistent cardiospasm caused Jane great discomfort, and she decided to seek medical assistance.
Cardiospasm can cause extreme sensations of chest pain, which may be mistaken for a heart attack.