adjective
- relating to or affecting the esophagus
Usage: medical
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with esophageal cancer.
- Esophageal reflux can cause heartburn and chest pain.
- The doctor performed an esophageal endoscopy to examine the throat.
- Esophageal muscles help push food down to the stomach.
- The surgery repaired the esophageal tear successfully.
- Esophageal disorders can make swallowing difficult.