esophagogastric

adjective

esoph·​a·​go·​gas·​tric
variants or chiefly British oesophagogastric
: of, relating to, involving, or affecting the esophagus and the stomach
esophagogastric ulcers
The esophagogastric anastomosis is most commonly performed to restore digestive tract continuity after esophagectomy for cancer.Luigi Bonavina, Annals of Translational Medicine

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“Esophagogastric.” Merriam-Webster.com Medical Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/medical/esophagogastric. Accessed 12 Nov. 2025.

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