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gastroesophageal /gas·tro·esoph·a·ge·al/ (-e-sof″ah-je´al)

1. pertaining to the stomach and esophagus.

2. proceeding from the stomach to the esophagus.

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adj.

Relating to the stomach and the esophagus.

gastroesophageal

[gas′trō·isof′əjē′əl]

Etymology: Gk, gaster + oisophagos, gullet

pertaining to the stomach and esophagus.

gastroesophageal [gas″tro-ĕ-sof″ah-je´al]

pertaining to the stomach and esophagus.

gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) any of various conditions resulting from gastroesophageal reflux, ranging in seriousness from mild to life-threatening; principal characteristics are heartburn and regurgitation. When there is damage to the esophageal epithelium, it is known as reflux esophagitis.

gastroesophageal

pertaining to the stomach and esophagus. See also ulcer.

gastroesophageal reflux

see peptic esophagitis.

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