noun
esophagitis; inflammation of the esophagus
Medical term for inflammation of the esophagus, often caused by acid reflux or infection.
逆流性食道炎は胃酸が食道に逆流することで起こる。
Reflux esophagitis occurs when stomach acid flows back into the esophagus.
食道炎の症状には胸焼けや飲み込みにくさがある。
Symptoms of esophagitis include heartburn and difficulty swallowing.
逆流性食道炎 is a specific type of esophagitis caused by acid reflux, a common subtype of 食道炎.
Compound of 食道 (esophagus) + 炎 (inflammation). The kanji 炎 is commonly used in medical terms for inflammatory conditions.