PsychologyJuly 15, 2026
esophagitis
/ɪˌsɒfəˈdʒaɪtɪs/
Definition
An inflammation or irritation of the esophagus, the tube connecting the throat to the stomach.
Etymology
The term combines the Greek 'oisophagos' (gullet) with the suffix '-itis,' which denotes inflammation. It entered English medical terminology to describe conditions where the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed.
In the news
While the word appears in the article's broader medical topic list, it is not mentioned in the main text, which focuses on traffic accident data and psychological stress following mass shootings.
Traffic accidents increase the day after a mass shooting, data reveal
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