cardiospasm
/ˈkɑrdioʊˌspæzəm/
noun
- A condition in which the muscle at the lower end of the esophagus does not relax properly, causing difficulty swallowing and chest pain.
- Cardiospasm can cause food to get stuck in the chest.
- Treatment for cardiospasm may include medication or surgery.
- The patient was diagnosed with cardiospasm after complaining of trouble swallowing.