Megaesophagus

noun

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Noun
  1. 1
    A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged. uncountable

    "After making a diagnosis of esophagitis and megaesophagus probably associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to vomiting/gastritis, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was inserted."

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"After making a diagnosis of esophagitis and megaesophagus probably associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to vomiting/gastritis, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was inserted."

Etymology

From mega- + esophagus.

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