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Meaning of Heller myotomy | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

A surgical procedure, used to treat achalasia, in which the muscles of the cardia (lower esophageal sphincter) are cut, allowing food and liquids to pass to the stomach.

countable, uncountable

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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See also

Heller's disorder Heller's syndrome Hellerstein Hellerup Hellerwork hellery

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