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megaesophagus en · NOUN

Etymology

From mega- + esophagus.

Meanings

  1. (uncountable) A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.
    • 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. 2015 July 30, Matteo Cerquetella et al., “Blue-green endoscopy in a dog presenting chronic vomiting-regurgitation”, in Irish Veterinary Journal, volume 68, →DOI: