esophagitis

noun

esoph·a·gi·tis | \ i-ˌsä-fə-ˈjī-təs

, -ˈgī-

plural esophagitides\ i-ˌsä-fə-ˈji-tə-ˌdēz

, -ˈgi- \

Definition of esophagitis

: inflammation of the esophagus

Examples of esophagitis in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web

Instead of outdoor activities, the youngster, who also lives with chronic conditions esophagitis and gastroparesis, enjoys jazz and ballet. — Patricia Murphy, Fox News, "Boy who is allergic to sun can't go outside without thick plastic visor," 11 Apr. 2018 The lawsuit says Idlewild administrators failed to handle her son’s acid reflux, esophagitis and food allergies properly. — Ann Doss Helms, charlotteobserver, "Class volunteers get sued by a fellow parent. Why CMS says the district can’t help. | Charlotte Observer," 30 Mar. 2018 Maddox has eosinophilic esophagitis, which causes inflammation of the esophagus. — Jeff Otterbein, courant.com, "On The Fly: Yard Goats' Season Winds Down As UConn Football Winds Up," 24 Aug. 2017

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