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oesophageal

American  
[ih-sof-uh-jee-uhl, ee-suh-faj-ee-uhl] / ɪˌsɒf əˈdʒi əl, ˌi səˈfædʒ i əl /

adjective

  1. esophageal.


Other Word Forms

  • preoesophageal adjective
  • suboesophageal adjective

Example Sentences

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A GP visit in March led to a diagnosis of oesophageal cancer in May and treatment in July.

From BBC • Jan. 21, 2026

The surgery's own practice manager said he continued to work during his treatment for stage three oesophageal cancer in an attempt to lessen the impact on patients.

From BBC • Jul. 21, 2025

In 2018, Holder was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer and told he only had a few months to live.

From BBC • Dec. 9, 2023

Noddy Holder's wife has revealed the former Slade frontman was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer five years ago.

From BBC • Oct. 19, 2023

Commonly among the terrestrial forms there is a gizzard, or two gizzards, or a larger number, in the oesophageal region.

From Encyclopaedia Britannica, 11th Edition, Volume 5, Slice 7 "Cerargyrite" to "Charing Cross" by Various