megaesophagus

noun

mega·​esoph·​a·​gus
variants or chiefly British megaoesophagus
plural megaesophagi -ˌgī How to pronounce megaesophagus (audio) -ˌjī How to pronounce megaesophagus (audio)
: dilation and hypertrophy of the lower portion of the esophagus
megaesophagus secondary to advanced achalasiaSuil Kim et al.

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“Megaesophagus.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/megaesophagus. Accessed 19 Apr. 2024.

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