Esophagitis (or oesophagitis) is inflammation of the esophagus. It may be acute or chronic. Acute esophagitis can be catarrhal or phlegmonous, whereas chronic esophagitis may be hypertrophic or atrophic. == Symptoms == Symptoms may be relieved by antacids. == Causes == ===Infectious=== Forms of infectious esophagitis are typically seen in immunoco... Found on http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Esophagitis
(ә-sof″ә-ji´tis) inflammation of the esophagus. fungal esophagitis esophagitis caused by invasion of the epithelium by a fungus, usually a species of Candida; the incidence is increased among those with diabetes mellitus, hypoparathyroidism, adrenal insufficiency, or imm... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
Our Esophagitis Main Article provides a comprehensive look at the who, what, when and how of Esophagitis Esophagitis: Inflammation of the esophagus. The esophagus is that soft tube-like portion of the digestive tract connecting the pharynx with the stomach. Found on http://www.medterms.com/script/main/art.asp?articlekey=3322
esophagitis Inflammation of the esophagus or the soft tube-like portion of the digestive tract connecting the pharynx with the stomach which is often caused by gastroesophageal reflux. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/767/