HealthAugust 15, 2026

esophageal

ih-sof-uh-JEE-uhl

Definition

Relating to the esophagus, which is the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach.

Etymology

Derived from the Greek 'oisophagos', meaning 'gullet', which combines 'oisein' (to carry) and 'phagein' (to eat) to describe the tube that carries food to the stomach.

In the news

The article lists esophageal cancer as a serious medical condition that can cause inflammation-related anemia, emphasizing why it is important to investigate the root cause of blood disorders.

Health Spotlight | Why anemia might be more than just a lack of iron

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