adjective
- relating to or affecting the oesophagus (the tube that carries food from the mouth to the stomach)
Usage: medical/anatomical term; British English spelling; American English variant is 'esophageal'
Examples
- The patient was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.
- Oesophageal reflux can cause heartburn and discomfort.
- The doctor performed an oesophageal examination using an endoscope.
- Oesophageal strictures can make swallowing difficult.
- The medication is used to treat oesophageal infections.