"megaesophagus" meaning in All languages combined

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Noun [English]

Etymology: From mega- + esophagus. Etymology templates: {{prefix|en|mega|esophagus}} mega- + esophagus Head templates: {{en-noun|-}} megaesophagus (uncountable)
  1. A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged. Wikipedia link: megaesophagus Tags: uncountable
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