Esophagoplication
esophagoplication e·soph·a·go·pli·ca·tion (ĭ-sŏf’ə-gō-plĭ-kā’shən)
n.
Surgery to narrow a dilated esophagus by making longitudinal folds or tucks in its walls.
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esophagoptosis e·soph·a·gop·to·sis (ĭ-sŏf’ə-gŏp-tō’sĭs, -gō-tō’sĭs) or e·soph·a·gop·to·si·a (-tō’sē-ə, -zē-ə) n. Relaxation and downward displacement of the walls of the esophagus.
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esophagoscopy e·soph·a·gos·co·py (ĭ-sŏf’ə-gŏs’kə-pē) n. Examination of the interior of the esophagus by means of an esophagoscope.
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esophagospasm e·soph·a·go·spasm (ĭ-sŏf’ə-gə-spāz’əm) n. Spasm of the walls of the esophagus.
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