Concept information
Preferred term
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 concept
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URI
https://concepts.sagepub.com/social-science/concept/esophagus_disorders
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