esophagus disorders
definition: The esophagus is the second part of the digestive tract, following the mouth and preceding the stomach. It is a tube that propels food down to the stomach, via rhythmic wave-like contractions called peristalsis. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Esophagus Disorders]
broader: localized diseases
type: Concept

concepts
type: Collection
type: ConceptGroup
member: esophagus disorders

localized diseases
type: Concept
narrower: esophagus disorders