| achalasia |
failure to relax; especially referring to smooth muscle fibers at any junction of the gastrointestinal tract (eg openings such as the pylorus, cardia or other sphincter muscles); especially failure of the esophageal sphincter to relax with swallowing..
Ãâó: www.uwo.ca/pathol/glossary.html
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| ACH |
A neurotransmitter liberated by vertebrate motor neurons, preganglionic autonomic neurons, and in various central nervous system pathways.
Ãâó: www.ualberta.ca/~neuro/OnlineIntro/glossary.htm
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| achondroplasia |
Improper development of cartilage at the ends of the long bones, resulting in a form of congenital dwarfism. A defect in most breeds and a requisite in others like Dachshunds and Basset Hounds.
Ãâó: www.bestfriendspetcare.com/dog_glossary/dog-terms-...
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| achalasia |
Failure of the lower esophageal sphincter to relax. Acute: Sudden onset of symptoms.
Ãâó: www.iffgd.org/GIDisorders/glossary.html
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| achromatism |
The ability to adjust the focal power of the eye to see objects clearly at different distances.
Ãâó: www12.mawebcenters.com/coltslaboratories/gloss.ivn...
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