Noun: esophagitis i,só-fu'jI-tus
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: oesophagitis)
Usage: N. Amer (elsewhere: oesophagitis)
- Inflammation of the esophagus, often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
"Chronic acid reflux led to esophagitis";
- oesophagitis [Brit]
Derived forms: esophagitises
Type of: inflammation, redness, rubor [rare]
Encyclopedia: Esophagitis