Esophageal (adjective)

Relating to the esophagus.

Origin:

Late 19th century; earliest use found in the american journal of the medical sciences. from esophagus + -al.

Examples:

1. The patient has esophageal cancer.
2. He was experiencing esophageal spasms.
3. The esophageal mucosa was inflamed.
4. The esophageal pH monitoring test was conducted.
5. The doctor performed an esophageal dilation procedure.