# esophageal

/ɪˌsɑfəˈɡiəɫ/ (US) · CEFR C1 · Adjective

Source: https://englishreference.com/word/esophageal
Updated: 2026-05-27

## Definition

relating to the tube that carries food from your mouth to your stomach. You use this word when talking about health or medical issues in this area.

For teachers: relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube connecting the pharynx to the stomach. Typically used in medical or anatomical contexts.

## Examples

- The doctor checked for any esophageal damage after the surgery.
- Chronic acid reflux can lead to esophageal inflammation if left untreated over a long period of time.
- The surgeon performed an esophageal dilation to relieve the patient's symptoms of dysphagia, which had been caused by a narrowing of the food pipe.

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