megaesophagus

Etymology

From mega- + esophagus.

megaesophagus means A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged. Lexicurio rates it Rare gem — a strength score of 77 out of 100.

noun

A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.“After making a diagnosis of esophagitis and megaesophagus probably associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to vomiting/gastritis, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was inserted.”