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esophagitis

alt. The inflammation of the oesophagus. n. The inflammation of the oesophagus.

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esophagitis

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

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Esophagitis

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.

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