eosinophilic esophagitis en · NOUN
Etymology
From eosinophilic + esophagitis.
Meanings
- (uncountable) A chronic inflammatory disease where eosinophils build up in the lining of the esophagus, usually triggered by food or environmental allergies and causes the esophagus to become irritated.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| EoE | Abbr=Yes | lexicographic | |
| eosinophilic oesophagitis | UK, alternative | lexicographic |