esophagocele /esoph·a·go·cele/ (ĕ-sof´ah-go-sēl″) abnormal distention of the esophagus; protrusion of the esophageal mucosa through a rupture in the muscular coat.
esophagocele
e·soph·a·go·cele ( -s f  -g -s l )n. Protrusion of the mucous membrane of the esophagus through a rupture in the muscular coat. |
esophagocele
[esof′əgōsēl′]
a hernia of the mucous membrane through a weakened area in the wall of the esophagus.
esophagocele
abnormal distention of the esophagus; protrusion of the esophageal mucosa through a rupture in the muscular coat.
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