Concept information
Preferred term
esophageal cancer
Definition
- Esophageal cancer is a malignant (cancerous) growth which occurs in the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach. The main function of the esophagus is to aid in the passage of food and liquids from the throat to the stomach. [Source: Encyclopedia of Global Health; Esophageal Cancer]
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/esophageal_cancer
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