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- == Nutcracker esophagus == ...unciation: /ˈnʌtkrækər ˌɛsəˈfeɪɡəs/) is a condition characterized by the [[esophagus]] exhibiting strong, irregular contractions. These contractions can cause s1 KB (167 words) - 05:51, 11 February 2024
- |Term=esophagus |Short definition=esophagus (ee-SAH-fuh-gus) The muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the385 bytes (49 words) - 21:30, 11 January 2023
- ...hageal''' (pronounced: ih-SOF-uh-guhl) refers to anything related to the [[esophagus]], the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the throat to the s ...ragm just to the left of the midline, and joins the upper, or cardiac, end of the stomach.2 KB (221 words) - 02:19, 6 February 2024
- == Barrett's esophagus == ...unced: /bærɪts ˈɛsəfəɡəs/) is a condition in which the tissue lining the [[esophagus]]—the muscular tube that carries food and liquids from the mouth to the s1 KB (206 words) - 17:38, 7 February 2024
- ...muscle at the top of the [[esophagus]] that prevents air from entering the esophagus and food from refluxing into the throat. ...'sphincter' meaning a circular muscle that normally maintains constriction of a natural body passage or orifice and which relaxes as required by normal p2 KB (223 words) - 04:37, 12 February 2024
- ...per part of the stomach (the [[fundus]]) to reinforce the closing function of the lower esophageal sphincter. ...ng up into the esophagus as easily. This provides relief from the symptoms of GERD.2 KB (220 words) - 06:33, 11 February 2024
- ...(pronounced: /dɪˈɡlʊtɪʃ(ə)n/) is a medical term that refers to the process of swallowing. It is derived from the Latin word "deglutire", which means "to ...ase|esophageal phase]] is the final stage where the food is moved down the esophagus and into the stomach.1 KB (173 words) - 14:50, 6 February 2024
- ...nd trachea. A valve keeps food out of the windpipe but allows air into the esophagus for esophageal speech ...esophagus for esophageal speech {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]696 bytes (86 words) - 17:50, 12 January 2023
- ...taken after the patient drinks a liquid containing barium sulfate (a form of the silver-white metal element barium). ...tract so they show up on X-rays {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]895 bytes (125 words) - 01:30, 8 January 2023
- ...n patients with [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] (GERD) and a shortened esophagus. The procedure is named after the British surgeon, [[N. Leslie Collis]], wh The term "Collis gastroplasty" is derived from the name of the surgeon who first described the procedure, N. Leslie Collis. "Gastropla2 KB (232 words) - 03:42, 11 February 2024
- |Short definition=TCE - A device used to examine tissue in the esophagus. It's a tiny capsule with a laser scanner inside and a very thin cord attac ...y. Also called captive endoscope {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]807 bytes (139 words) - 17:01, 13 January 2023
- ...procedure that aims to strengthen the barrier between the stomach and the esophagus. The procedure is often used to treat [[gastroesophageal reflux disease]] ( ...ing the upper part of the stomach (the fundus) around the lower end of the esophagus.2 KB (251 words) - 04:16, 7 February 2024
- ...the esophagus. This backwash (acid reflux) can irritate the lining of the esophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and regurgitation. ...owing medical terms: "gastro-" (stomach), "-esophageal" (pertaining to the esophagus), "reflux" (backward flow), and "disease" (a condition that impairs normal2 KB (203 words) - 23:33, 14 February 2024
- |Short definition=irregular contractions of the muscles in the esophagus, which lead to difficulty swallowing {{PAGENAME}} (definition) irregular contractions of the muscles in the esophagus, which lead to difficulty swallowing<br>{{glossary headings}}<br>[[Category385 bytes (49 words) - 23:48, 30 December 2022
- ...a term used in the field of [[medicine]] to refer to the area where the [[esophagus]] joins the [[stomach]]. ...ardia", which means heart. This is due to the close proximity of this part of the stomach to the heart.1 KB (191 words) - 15:45, 4 February 2024
- ...c sphincter''', is a ring of smooth muscle fibers at the junction of the [[esophagus]] and the [[stomach]]. The term "Lower Esophageal Sphincter" is derived fro ...venting stomach acid and other stomach contents from traveling back up the esophagus.1 KB (179 words) - 04:41, 12 February 2024
- ...of-uh-JEE-ul uh-TREE-zhuh) is a congenital medical condition affecting the esophagus. The term originates from the Greek words ''oesophagus'' meaning gullet, an ...th to the stomach, does not develop properly. This results in a gap in the esophagus, preventing food and liquid from reaching the stomach.2 KB (322 words) - 17:27, 10 February 2024
- ...hing is usually caused by a build-up of air in the esophagus or upper part of the stomach when too much air is swallowed. ...lso called belching and belching {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]1 KB (164 words) - 08:39, 8 January 2023
- ...dical procedure used to widen a narrowed section of the [[esophagus]]. The esophagus is the tube that connects the [[throat]] to the [[stomach]], allowing food ...erformed using a device known as a [[dilator]], which is inserted into the esophagus to gradually stretch the narrowed area. This procedure is often performed u2 KB (213 words) - 05:50, 11 February 2024
- ...gus taken after a patient drank a liquid containing barium sulfate (a form of the silver-white metal element barium). ...Also called contrast esophagram {{dictionary-stub}} [[Category:Dictionary of medicine]]684 bytes (97 words) - 17:17, 11 January 2023