oesophagitis

Thân thiện

A doctor explains oesophagitis using a medical diagram.

Definition

1. Noun:
   • Inflammation of the esophagus: A medical condition characterized by the swelling and irritation of the lining of the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach. This is often caused by gastroesophageal reflux.

Usage Examples

• Noun:
  • Chronic heartburn can lead to oesophagitis.
  • The doctor diagnosed him with reflux oesophagitis after an endoscopy.
  • Treatment for oesophagitis often includes medication to reduce stomach acid.

Advanced Usage

• Reflux oesophagitis: A specific type of oesophagitis caused by the backflow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
  • Lifestyle changes are crucial for managing reflux oesophagitis.

Variants and Related Words

• Esophagitis (noun): The American English spelling of "oesophagitis".
  • The terms "oesophagitis" and "esophagitis" refer to the same condition.

Synonyms

• Esophageal inflammation: A descriptive synonym for the condition.
• Inflammation of the gullet: A less technical term, where "gullet" is a common word for the esophagus.

Học thuật

Noun

1. inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux

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