Definition of "esophagitis" [esophagitis]

• The inflammation of the oesophagus. (noun)

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• "Almost always the underlying cause of eosophilic esophagitis is a food allergy."
• "Over time, this causes irritation and swelling, known as esophagitis."
• "However, the endoscopic grading of esophagitis, which is most commonly used by operators, is to"