Esophagogastric Junction (Noun)
Meaning
The junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The gastroenterologist recommended a biopsy of the esophagogastric junction to rule out the presence of Barrett's esophagus.
- Dysplasia at the esophagogastric junction often progresses to esophageal adenocarcinoma.
- The endoscopist took multiple photographs of the esophagogastric junction to assess for any signs of inflammation or malignancy.
- Cancerous cells can invade the esophagogastric junction, creating a challenging diagnosis.
- A gastroscopy revealed inflammation and scarring of the esophagogastric junction in the patient with a history of acid reflux.