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Answer for the clue "Inflammation of the esophagus ", 11 letters:
esophagitis

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Wiktionary Word definitions in Wiktionary
alt. The inflammation of the oesophagus. n. The inflammation of the oesophagus.

WordNet Word definitions in WordNet
n. inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux [syn: oesophagitis ]

Wikipedia Word definitions in Wikipedia
Esophagitis (or oesophagitis ) is inflammation of the esophagus . It may be acute or chronic. Acute esophagitis can be catarrhal or phlegmonous , whereas chronic esophagitis may be hypertrophic or atrophic.

Usage examples of esophagitis.

People whose upper bodies are being irradiated sometimes end up with a radiation esophagitis, or inflammation.