Esophagitis

Pronunciation: /ˈiˈsɑpˈhæɡˈaɪˈtɪz/

Esophagitis (noun)

  1. Inflammation of the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach, often causing pain or burning when swallowing.

Examples

  • Esophagitis causes pain when swallowing.
  • The doctor diagnosed food pipe inflammation after tests.