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Cardio- = heart
Gastro- = stomach
Esophageal = of or pertaining to the esophagus
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The Lower Esophageal Sphincter (LES) is also referred to as the Cardioesophageal Sphincter and the Gastroesophageal Sphincter. This sphincter separates the esophagus from the stomach and is usually in a closed position. When there is weakness in the sphincter gastric juices may go up into the esophagus resulting in heartburn.
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Do gastroesophageal and esophagogastric mean the same thing?
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What sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it?
The sphincter that opens when food or fluids exert pressure on it is the gastroesophageal sphincter. Closure of the sphincter is under the control of the vagus nerve.
Involuntary phase of swallowing?
cardioesophageal
Where swallowing food or liquids and breathing at the same time causes coughing would it worsen gastroesophageal reflex disease?
Yes, swallowing food or liquids and breathing at the same time can lead to coughing and potentially worsen symptoms of gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD). The coughing may increase the pressure in the abdomen, leading to more reflux of stomach contents into the esophagus. This can exacerbate the symptoms of GERD such as heartburn and regurgitation.
What is the definition of cardioesophageal?
"Cardioesophageal" does not have a recognized standard definition. It could be a typographical error or a term specific to a particular context or publication. Further details or context would be needed to provide a more accurate explanation.
What does gastroesophageal mean?
Gastroesophageal means: pertaining to (-al) the stomach (gastro-) and the throat (-pharynx-)
Does the tonic contracture of the cardioesophageal sphincter prevent the leakage of stomach acid into the esophagus?
Yes. That is true.
What is the Gatekeeper of the small intestine?
The pyloric sphincter , is the "Gatekeeper" reulater of the small intestine
What does the medical abbreviation GERD mean?
Gastroesophageal Reflux DiseaseGastro Esophagus Reflux DiseaseGERD stands for gastroesophageal reflux disease.
Is heartburn or acid reflux the technical name?
Heartburn and acid reflux can feel similar, but in reality, they are not the same thing. So first and foremost, there would be two technical names. For heartburn, the medical term is pyrosis. For acid reflux, the term is gastroesophageal reflux disease.
What is gerd?
gastroesophageal reflux disease
What is the purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scans?
The purpose of gastroesophageal reflux scanning is to allow the doctor to visualize the interior of the patient's upper stomach and lower esophagus.
