esophageal

/ɪˌsɑfəˈdʒiːəl/
adjective
  1. Relating to the esophagus, the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
    • She had surgery to repair an esophageal tear.
    • Esophageal cancer is more common in people who smoke heavily.
    • The doctor diagnosed him with esophageal inflammation.
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