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Oesophagitis
Esophagitis, also spelled oesophagitis, is a disease characterized by of the . The esophagus is a tube composed of a lining, and longitudinal and circular smooth muscle fibers. It connects the pharynx to the stomach; swallowed food and liquids normally pass through it.
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Complications
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