Denoting the area at the junction of the oesophagus and cardiac part of the stomach. ... (05 Mar 2000) ... 
(kahr″de-o-ә-sof″ә-je´әl) pertaining to the cardia of the stomach and the esophagus, as the cardioesophageal junction or sphincter.
Type: Term Pronunciation: kar′dē-ō-ē-sof′ă-jē′ăl Definitions: 1. Denoting the area at the junction of the esophagus and cardiac part of the stomach.