esophagomalacia

[ ĭ-sŏf′ə-gō-mə-lā′shə ]

n.

Softening of the walls of the esophagus.

Nearby words

esophagogastroanastomosis, esophagogastroplasty, esophagogastrostomy, esophagogram, esophagography, esophagomalacia, esophagomyotomy, esophagoplasty, esophagoplication, esophagoptosis, esophagoscope

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