esophag(o)-

esophag(o)-
[Gr. oisophagos, from oisein to carry + phagēma food] combining form denoting the esophagus.

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  • esophag- — combining form or esophago also oesophag or oesophago Etymology: Greek oisophagos gullet more at esophagus : esophagus …   Useful english dictionary

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  • esophageal — /i sof euh jee euhl, ee seuh faj ee euhl/, adj. pertaining to the esophagus. [1800 10; ESOPHAG(US) + eal, var. of IAL] * * * …   Universalium

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  • Esophagectomy — An operation to remove a portion of the esophagus. * * * Excision of all or any part of the esophagus. [esophagus + G. ektome, excision] Ivor Lewis e. commonly used approach for e. via laparotomy and right thoracotomy, with intrathoracic …   Medical dictionary

  • Esophagitis — Inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is that soft tube like portion of the digestive tract connecting the pharynx with the stomach. * * * Inflammation of the esophagus. reflux e., peptic e. inflammation of the lower esophagus from… …   Medical dictionary

  • esophagalgia — Rarely used term for pain in the esophagus. SYN: esophagodynia. [esophagus + G. algos, pain] * * * esoph·a·gal·gia (ə sof″ə galґge ə) [esophag + algia] pain in the esophagus; called also esophagodynia …   Medical dictionary

  • oesophag(o)- — for words beginning thus, see those beginning esophag(o) …   Medical dictionary

  • esophageal — adjective relating to the esophagus • Pertains to noun: ↑esophagus • Derivationally related forms: ↑esophagus * * * /i sof euh jee euhl, ee seuh faj ee euhl/, adj. pertaining to the esophagus. [1800 10; ESOPHAG(US) + eal, var. of IAL] * * *… …   Useful english dictionary

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