| esophagogastric junction |
the junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium
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| esophagoscope |
an optical instrument for examining the inside of the esophagus
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| esophagogastric junction |
the site of transition from the stratified squamous epithelium of the esophagus to the simple columnar epithelium of the cardia of the stomach; see also gastroesophageal sphincter, under sphincter. Called also cardioesophageal j. and gastroesophageal j.
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| esophagosalivary reflex |
excessive salivation due to irritation of the esophagus, as by a tumor or gastroesophageal reflux; called also Roger's r.
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| esophagostomy |
procedure of draining the esophagus to the outside
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