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esophagitis

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Noun1.esophagitis - inflammation of the esophagus; often caused by gastroesophageal reflux
oesophagitis
inflammation, redness, rubor - a response of body tissues to injury or irritation; characterized by pain and swelling and redness and heat
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Moreover, otolaryngologists should instruct patients who have a history of pill-induced esophagitis to take their medications with water and to remain for a time in an upright position.
Double swallow by Moretz, William H., III / Ear, Nose and Throat Journal
With prolonged suppression of immune function, we began to see new additional "opportunistic" infections including Cytomegalovirus (CMV), Mycobacterium avium intracellulare (MAI), Candida Esophagitis, Histoplasmosis, Toxoplasmosis, and Cryptosporidiosis.
My past and future involvement with AIDS by Miller, Susan M. / Research Initiative/Treatment Action!
Aerobic exercise also decreases lower esophageal sphincter press ure, potentiating reflux esophagitis as another possible source of bleeding.
Gastrointestinal (GI) bleeding in endurance runners by Feller, Edward R. / AMAA Journal
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