Also known as: ACH-
ACH stands for various terms. Discover the full forms, meanings, and possible interpretations of ACH across different fields and industries.
Achalasia is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause a sphincter to remain closed and fail to open when needed. Without a modifier, achalasia usually refers to achalasia of the esophagus, which is also called esophageal achalasia, achalasia cardiae, cardiospasm, and esophageal aperistalsis.
BodyBritish medicineHealthMedicalAchondroplasia is a common cause of dwarfism. It occurs as a sporadic mutation in approximately 80% of cases or it may be inherited as an autosomal dominant genetic disorder.|(ICD-10 Q77.4)|Achondroplasia
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