Oesophageal
adjective
Of or relating to the oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
The patient was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.
Usage tips
Formal
oesophageal reflux,oesophageal motility,oesophageal surgery
adjective
Of or relating to the oesophagus, the muscular tube that connects the throat to the stomach.
The patient was diagnosed with oesophageal cancer.
Usage tips
Formal
oesophageal reflux,oesophageal motility,oesophageal surgery
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that 'oesophageal' is often used in medical discussions, so aim for precise usage.
Patients with oesophageal issues often experience difficulty swallowing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'oesophageal' in formal medical or academic writing instead of casual language.
A discussion on oesophageal health is crucial for understanding digestion.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative
Note the difference between 'oesophageal' and its American variant 'esophageal,' particularly in written contexts.
In the UK, we might refer to 'oesophageal disorders.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that 'oesophageal' is often used in medical discussions, so aim for precise usage.
Patients with oesophageal issues often experience difficulty swallowing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'oesophageal' in formal medical or academic writing instead of casual language.
A discussion on oesophageal health is crucial for understanding digestion.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative
Note the difference between 'oesophageal' and its American variant 'esophageal,' particularly in written contexts.
In the UK, we might refer to 'oesophageal disorders.'
Pro Tip 1/3Context
Remember that 'oesophageal' is often used in medical discussions, so aim for precise usage.
Patients with oesophageal issues often experience difficulty swallowing.
Pro Tip 2/3Formality
Use 'oesophageal' in formal medical or academic writing instead of casual language.
A discussion on oesophageal health is crucial for understanding digestion.
Pro Tip 3/3Comparative
Note the difference between 'oesophageal' and its American variant 'esophageal,' particularly in written contexts.
In the UK, we might refer to 'oesophageal disorders.'
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