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What is the definition or description of: esophageal spasm?
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Esophageal spasm: Esophageal spasm generally refers to contraction of the muscles of the esophagus up to a greater amount of pressure. This may be contractile or non-contractile.
Answered 2/12/2016
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Muscle spasm: Inappropriate spasm of esophagus can be very painful.
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