megaesophagus

English

Etymology

From mega- +‎ esophagus.

Noun

megaesophagus (uncountable)

1. A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.
   • 2015 July 30, Matteo Cerquetella et al., “Blue-green endoscopy in a dog presenting chronic vomiting-regurgitation”, in Irish Veterinary Journal‎^[1], volume 68, →DOI:

     After making a diagnosis of esophagitis and megaesophagus probably associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to vomiting/gastritis, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was inserted.