eosinophilic esophagitis
A chronic inflammatory disease where eosinophils build up in the lining of the…A chronic inflammatory disease where eosinophils build up in the lining of the esophagus, usually triggered by food or environmental allergies and causes the esophagus to become irritated.
Meaning
1 senses(uncountable)A chronic inflammatory disease where eosinophils build up in the lining of the esophagus, usually triggered by food or environmental allergies and causes the esophagus to become irritated.
Origin
From eosinophilic + esophagitis.From eosinophilic + esophagitis.
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