esophagogastric junction

Definitions of esophagogastric junction
  1. noun
    the junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium
    synonyms: oesophagogastric junction
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    type of:
    articulation, join, joint, junction, juncture
    the shape or manner in which things come together and a connection is made
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