Definition of Esophageal. Meaning of Esophageal. Synonyms of Esophageal

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Definition of Esophageal

Esophageal
Esophageal E`so*phag"e*al, a. (Anat.) Pertaining to the esophagus. [Written also [oe]sophageal.]

Meaning of Esophageal from wikipedia

- Esophageal cancer is cancer arising from the esophagus—the food pipe that runs between the throat and the stomach. Symptoms often include difficulty in...
- Esophageal achalasia, often referred to simply as achalasia, is a failure of smooth muscle fibers to relax, which can cause the lower esophageal sphincter...
- Esophageal can refer to: The esophagus Esophageal arteries Esophageal glands Esophageal cancer This disambiguation page lists articles ****ociated with...
- two muscular rings, known respectively as the upper esophageal sphincter and the lower esophageal sphincter. These sphincters act to close the esophagus...
- simpler measures may involve gastroscopy, upper GI series, esophageal pH monitoring, or esophageal manometry. Treatment options include lifestyle changes...
- Esophageal varices are extremely dilated sub-mucosal veins in the lower third of the esophagus. They are most often a consequence of portal hypertension...
- Esophageal rupture, also known as Boerhaave syndrome, is a rupture of the esophageal wall. Iatrogenic causes account for approximately 56% of esophageal...
- disorders are: Achalasia Diffuse esophageal spasm Nutcracker esophagus Hypertensive lower esophageal sphincter An esophageal motility disorder can also be...
- Esophageal candidiasis is an opportunistic infection of the esophagus by Candida albicans. The disease usually occurs in patients in immunocompromised...
- Esophageal spasm is a disorder of motility of the esophagus. There are two types of esophageal spasm: Diffuse or distal esophageal spasm (DES), where there...