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gastroesophageal

 

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Adjective gastroesophageal has 1 sense
  1. gastroesophageal - of or relating to or involving the stomach and esophagus

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Gastroesophageal

Description:

Gastroesophageal is an adjective that refers to anything relating to the stomach and the esophagus.

Senses:

Sense 1:

Adjective: Referring to the junction between the stomach and the esophagus.

Example Sentence: The gastroesophageal sphincter prevents stomach acid from flowing back into the esophagus.

Sense 2:

Adjective: Pertaining to or affected by gastroesophageal reflux, a condition where the stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus.

Example Sentence: He suffered from gastroesophageal reflux disease and experienced heartburn regularly.

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