Relating to both stomach and oesophagus. ... Origin: Gastro-+ G. Oisophagos, gullet (oesophagus) ... (05 Mar 2000) ... Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/20973
(gas″tro-ә-sof″ә-je´әl) pertaining to the stomach and esophagus. proceeding from the stomach to the esophagus. Found on http://www.encyclo.co.uk/local/21001
gastroesophageal Flow of the stomach's contents back up into the esophagus. This happens when the muscle between the esophagus and the stomach (the lower esophageal sphincter) is weak or relaxes when it shouldn't which may cause esophagitis. Also called esophageal reflux or reflux esophagitis. Found on http://www.wordinfo.info/words/index/info/view_unit/767/4