Megaesophagus
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Megaesophagus is a noun meaning A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.
Meaning
A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.
Example Sentences
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.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include megaoesophagus, oesophagopathy, esophagopathy, oesophagostenosis, esophagosphere, oesophagismus.
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