Esophageal

Pronunciation: /ɪˌsɑːfəˈɡiːəl/

Esophageal (adj)

  1. Relating to the tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach.
  2. Used for conditions or treatments that affect that food-carrying tube.

Esophageal (adjective)

Examples

  • The esophageal lining helps move food to the stomach.
  • Doctors check the esophageal body when swallowing feels difficult.