Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

megaesophagus

Word Rarity Very rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 0.00 in modern English

Syllables: megae-soph-a-gus
IPA

22

Scrabble Score

13

Letters

4

Syllables

9

Unique Chars

Meaning

noun

A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.

Uncountable

Example Sentences

"After making a diagnosis of esophagitis and megaesophagus probably associated with gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) due to vomiting/gastritis, a percutaneous endoscopic gastrostomy (PEG) tube was inserted."

Etymology

From mega- + esophagus.

Word Breakdown

Prefix: mega

Usage

Uncountable

Questions

What does megaesophagus mean?: A condition where peristalsis fails to occur properly and the esophagus is enlarged.
Where does megaesophagus come from?: From mega- + esophagus.

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