oesophagitis

(iːˌsɒfəˈdʒaɪtɪs) or

esophagitis

n (Pathology) a condition that is characterized by pain and swelling of the oesophagus

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Noun

oesophagitis - inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal refluxesophagitisinflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat

Translations

Ösophagitisοισοφαγίτιδαesofagite

EncyclopediaSeeEsophagitis

oesophagitis

e·soph·a·gi·tis

(ĕ-sof'ă-jī'tis) Inflammation of the esophagus.
Synonym(s): oesophagitis.

oesophagitis

Inflammation of the gullet (OESOPHAGUS). The commonest cause is reflux of acid into the oesophagus from the stomach (reflux oesophagitis).

e·soph·a·gi·tis

(ĕ-sof'ă-jī'tis) Inflammation of the esophagus.

Patient discussion about oesophagitis

Q. What Are the Symptoms of Esophagitis? I have a sore throat and a heartburn for a long time. Could this be Esophagitis?A. Esophagitis is a general term for any inflammation, irritation, or swelling of the esophagus, the tube that leads from the back of the mouth to the stomach.

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oesophagitis

Related to oesophagitis: Reflux oesophagitis, hiatus hernia

noun

Synonyms for oesophagitis

noun inflammation of the esophagus

Synonyms

esophagitis

Related Words

inflammation
redness
rubor

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