esophagitis
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Esophagitis — Classification and external resources Micrograph of herpes esophagitis. H E stain. ICD 10 K … Wikipedia
esophagitis — noun (plural esophagitides) Etymology: New Latin Date: circa 1900 inflammation of the esophagus … New Collegiate Dictionary
Esophagitis — Inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is that soft tube like portion of the digestive tract connecting the pharynx with the stomach. * * * Inflammation of the esophagus. reflux e., peptic e. inflammation of the lower esophagus from… … Medical dictionary
esophagitis — n. inflammation of the esophagus … English contemporary dictionary
esophagitis — esoph·a·gi·tis … English syllables
esophagitis — Inflammation of the esophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach) … English dictionary of cancer terms
esophagitis — noun inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux • Syn: ↑oesophagitis • Hypernyms: ↑inflammation, ↑redness, ↑rubor … Useful english dictionary
corrosive esophagitis — esophagitis following ingestion of a caustic or corrosive substance, usually strongly alkaline or acid, such as when a child ingests a household cleaner. Injury may be limited to superficial mucosa or may extend deeper. Called also caustic e … Medical dictionary
fungal esophagitis — esophagitis caused by invasion of the epithelium by a fungus, usually a species of Candida; the incidence is increased among those with diabetes mellitus, hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, or immunodeficiency … Medical dictionary
pill esophagitis — esophagitis resulting from irritation by pills that pass more slowly than expected through the esophagus … Medical dictionary
