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esophagitis


esoph·a·gi·tis

noun \i-ˌsä-fə-ˈjī-təs, -ˈgī-\
plural esoph·a·git·i·des\-ˈji-tə-ˌdēz, -ˈgi-\

Definition of ESOPHAGITIS

: inflammation of the esophagus

Origin of ESOPHAGITIS

New Latin
First Known Use: circa 1900

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