Heller myotomy en · NOUN
Etymology
First performed by Ernest Heller (1877–1964) in 1913.
Meanings
- (countable, uncountable) 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.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Heller myotomies | Number=Plur | lexicographic |