gastroesophageal
Digestive tract junction
Gastroesophageal describes something relating to or involving both the stomach and the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
The term appears most commonly in gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD), a condition where stomach acid frequently flows back into the esophagus, causing heartburn and other symptoms.
The doctor diagnosed her with gastroesophageal reflux after months of persistent heartburn.
Muscle encircling body opening
- cardiaStomach's upper aperture
- hiatusBreak in activity
- diaphragmMuscle separating chest, abdomen
- mucosaMoist organ lining
pharynx · submucosa · muscularis · serosa · fundus · pylorus · thorax · mediastinum
Gastric acid irritation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- belchingExpelling stomach air orally
bloating · nausea · hoarseness · dyspepsia
Chronic digestive disorder
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- backflowLiquid reversing course
- aspirationStrong desire for achievement
Internal organ examination
- manometryMeasuring pressure in fluids
- biopsyTissue sample for diagnosis
- histologyStudy of tissue structure
- gastroenterologistDigestive organ physician
Limiting rule or censure
- adenocarcinomaGlandular tissue malignancy
- metaplasiaTissue type transformation
- dysplasiaAbnormal tissue formation
- achalasiaEsophageal motility disorder
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- elevationHeight above reference point
- PPIDebt repayment coverage
- alginateSeaweed-derived gelling agent
sphincter
Muscle encircling body opening
mucosa · pharynx · submucosa · muscularis · serosa · fundus · pylorus · thorax · mediastinum · epithelium
heartburn
Gastric acid irritation
- burningCombustion in progress
- dysphagiaMedical swallowing difficulty
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
belching · bloating · nausea · hoarseness · dyspepsia
GERD
Chronic digestive disorder
- regurgitationEjecting swallowed material
- heartburnGastric acid irritation
- backflowLiquid reversing course
endoscopy
Internal organ examination
stricture
Limiting rule or censure
- adenocarcinomaGlandular tissue malignancy
- metaplasiaTissue type transformation
- dysplasiaAbnormal tissue formation
antacids
Medications neutralizing stomach sourness
- omeprazoleGastric acid reducer
- elevationHeight above reference point
- PPIDebt repayment coverage
caffeine
Methylxanthine stimulant compound
- alcoholIntoxicating hydroxyl compound
- chocolateSweet from cacao seeds
- citrusAcidic fruits with segments
tomatoes · overeating · smoking · obesity · mint
gastroesophagealanorectal
Of the rear opening
colorectal · intestinal · colonic · rectal · anal
stomach, gastric, esophagus, gastronomy, gastropod, gastritis, gastrectomy, esophageal, esophagitis