esophageal
Of the gullet
Esophageal means relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food from the throat to the stomach: esophageal cancer, esophageal sphincter.
The word appears almost exclusively in medical contexts.
British spelling: oesophageal.
Ingesting via throat muscles
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- bolusChewed food mass
- deglutitionAct of swallowing
- motilitySelf-generated movement capacity
sphincter · contraction · propulsion · digestion · transit · passage · mastication · regurgitation
Chronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
- achalasiaEsophageal motility disorder
Muscular throat cavity
- gulletThroat or food passage
- tracheaRespiratory airway tube
- larynxSpeech-producing throat organ
- epiglottisWindpipe-covering throat cartilage
stomach · diaphragm · mediastinum · thorax · bronchus · pleura · cervical · sphincter
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- dilationWidening of an opening
- barium swallowRadiological gastrointestinal examination
stent placement · ablation · sclerotherapy · banding · gastroscopy · bougie
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- lifestyle modificationAdjusting personal habits deliberately
swallowing
Ingesting via throat muscles
- peristalsisInvoluntary digestive muscle waves
- bolusChewed food mass
- deglutitionAct of swallowing
motility · sphincter · contraction · propulsion · digestion · transit · passage · mastication · regurgitation
GERD
Chronic digestive disorder
- acid refluxStomach contents reversing course
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- strictureLimiting rule or censure
achalasia · dysphagia · adenocarcinoma · hiatal hernia · web
pharynx
Muscular throat cavity
epiglottis · stomach · diaphragm · mediastinum · thorax · bronchus · pleura · cervical · sphincter · mucosa
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- dilationWidening of an opening
barium swallow · stent placement · ablation · sclerotherapy · banding · gastroscopy · bougie
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- H2 blockersDrugs reducing gastric acid
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- epitheliumepithelium, squamous, columnar, stratified, simple