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esophagogastric junction

esophagogastric junction

7.5
The place where the tube that carries food from the throat meets the stomach
  • noun
  • /ɪˌsɒfəɡoʊˈɡæstrɪk ˈdʒʌŋkʃən/
  • Specialized
translation icon : unión esofagogástrica
  • Acid reflux often affects the esophagogastric junction, potentially causing inflammation or damage.

Examples

  • A biopsy was taken from the esophagogastric junction to check for the presence of Barrett's esophagus.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the esophagogastric junction for signs of abnormal tissue.

  • The esophagogastric junction is a critical area in digestive health.

  • Surgeons often examine the esophagogastric junction during procedures.

  • A biopsy was taken from the esophagogastric junction to check for the presence of Barrett's esophagus.

  • Acid reflux often affects the esophagogastric junction, potentially causing inflammation or damage.

  • The surgeon carefully examined the esophagogastric junction for signs of abnormal tissue.

Synonyms

cardia
vsesophagogastric junction
  • Specialized
9.1

The opening where the food pipe joins the top of the stomach

focuses on the narrow tissue transition where the food tube meets stomach tissue

Surface Forms

esophagogastric junction singular
esophagogastric junctions plural

Morphology

esophagogastric + junction

The term is compositionally built from elements meaning 'esophagus' + 'stomach-related' (esophago-/gastric) combined with 'junction' (meeting point), so the overall sense 'where the esophagus joins the stomach' is directly derivable from the parts. Although medical and somewhat technical, the morphemes are transparent and the spatial/relational composition is predictable for a learner who knows the constituents.

Etymology

Esophagogastric junction names the 'join' between the esophagus, the food tube, and the stomach, so it means the place where these two meet.