esophageal

[ ih-sof-uh-jee-uhl, ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl ]

adjective

Origin of esophageal

1800–10; esophag(us) + -eal, variant of -ial

Scientists think that’s because lying in this position loosens your lower esophageal sphincter, the involuntary muscles that keep acid from rising up out of your stomach and into your throat.
The best sleep position for minimizing aches and pains | Eleanor Cummins | October 25, 2021 | Popular-Science
He was formerly the head of esophageal Oncology and Surgery at the H. Lee Moffitt Cancer and Research Institute in Tampa, Fla.
Jill Kelley: Five Facts About the Petraeus Affair’s Mystery Woman | Nina Strochlic | November 12, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Months later her mother succumbed to esophageal cancer, leaving Richards without her chief adviser and best friend.
Planned Parenthood’s Cecile Richards Takes Center Stage in Charlotte | Allison Yarrow | September 5, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
Dawson, who died June 2, at the age of 79 from complications from esophageal cancer, had a Draper-like backstory.
A Kiss Goodbye to Richard Dawson | Rebecca Dana | June 4, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST
He had guided Christopher through some experimental therapies for the esophageal cancer that killed him.
The Hitchens Memorial Service | David Frum | April 21, 2012 | THE DAILY BEAST

Christopher Hitchens, perhaps the greatest essayist of our age, lost his battle with esophageal cancer at age 62.
Christopher Hitchens Dies: His Best Writing, Photos, and More | | December 17, 2011 | THE DAILY BEAST
Under the heading Neurotic esophageal Stricture stuttering in swallowing is treated of.
Psychotherapy | James J. Walsh
Neurotic esophageal stricture is entirely benignant and its prognosis altogether favorable.
Psychotherapy | James J. Walsh
It was given either by esophageal catheter, or by dropping it into the mouth from a pipette.
Alcohol: A Dangerous and Unnecessary Medicine, How and Why | Martha M. Allen
Cerebellum: has been applied to the sub-esophageal ganglion.
Explanation of Terms Used in Entomology | John. B. Smith

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