Oesophagogastric Junction (Noun)
Meaning
The junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium.
Classification
Nouns denoting body parts.
Examples
- The oesophagogastric junction is the transition zone between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium.
- Biopsy samples were taken from the oesophagogastric junction to examine the cellular morphology.
- The oesophagogastric junction is a common site for gastroesophageal reflux disease due to its epithelial characteristics.
- Endoscopy revealed metaplastic changes in the epithelium at the oesophagogastric junction of the patient.
- Researchers studied the oesophagogastric junction to understand the molecular mechanisms involved in gastroesophageal carcinogenesis.