Achalasia Is Generally Defined As

question 117

Multiple Choice

Achalasia is generally defined as:

• A)difficulty in swallowing.
• B)a common malignancy of the esophagus.
• C)motor disorder of the esophagus.
• D)large outpouching of the esophagus.

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Definitions:

Staph Bacterium

A type of bacteria commonly found on the skin or in the nose of people, which can occasionally cause infections, ranging from minor to life-threatening.

Abscesses

Pockets of pus that accumulate in a tissue, organ, or space in the body due to infection.

MRSA

Methicillin-resistant Staphylococcus aureus, a type of bacteria that is resistant to several antibiotics, known for causing difficult-to-treat infections.

Medical Asepsis

Measures taken to reduce the number of microorganisms, such as handwashing and wearing examination gloves, that do not necessarily eliminate microorganisms; also called clean technique.