Oesophageal Sentence Examples

The alimentary canal is simple and a gizzard or oesophageal diverticula rarely developed.

In the latter a pallial siphon, a welldeveloped proboscis and an unpaired oesophageal gland are always present, in the former they are usually absent.

D, Oesophageal ganglion connected with the buccal.

On account of the shortness of the visceral loop and the proximity of the right visceral ganglion to the oesophageal nerve-ring, the nerve to the osphradium and olfactory ganglion is very long.

No other intermediate stages have as yet been noticed between this arrangement and that of the Heteronemertini, in which a separate posterior brain-lobe receives a similar ciliated canal, and in which the oesophageal outgrowths have made their appearance and are coalesced with the nerve-tissue in the organ of the adult animal.

These posterior brain-lobes, which in all Heteronemertines are in direct continuity of tissue with the upper pair of principal lobes, cease to have this intimate connexion in the Metanemertini; and, although still constituted of (I) a ciliated duct, opening out externally, (2) nervous tissue surrounding it, and (3) histological elements distinctly different from the nervous, and most probably directly derived from the oesophageal outgrowths, they are nevertheless here no longer constantly situated behind the upper brain-lobes and directly connected with them, but are found sometimes behind, sometimes beside and sometimes before the brain-lobes.

The nervous system is represented by an oesophageal collar and a suboesophageal ganglion, whence paired nerves pass outwards to innervate the anterior extremity and backwards towards its posterior end.

The mouth leads at once into the true digestive cavity, divisible into an oesophageal region in the manubrium and a more dilated cavity, the stomach (st.), occupying the centre of the umbrella.

There is a welldeveloped brain dorsal, to the mouth; this gives off a pair of oesophageal commissures, which surround the oesophagus and unite in a median ventral nerve-cord which runs between the longitudinal muscles to the posterior end of the body.

As regards their innervation an apparent exception is found in the case of A pus, where the nerves to the antennules arise, behind the brain, from the oesophageal commissures, but this is, no doubt, a secondary condition, and the nerve-fibres have been traced forwards to centres within the brain.

The centres for the antennal nerves form ganglionic swellings on the oesophageal connectives.

The oesophageal orifice is small, and guarded by a strong crescentic or horseshoe-like band of muscular fibres, supposed to be the cause of the difficulty of vomiting in the horse.

Barrett's esophagus males are more likely to develop oesophageal adenocarcinoma than females.

This silver stain shows oesophageal candidiasis which often occurs in debilitated patients.

The technique of oesophageal dilatation has evolved considerably in recent years.

Argon beaming is a viable technique for treating oesophageal dysplasia since it only destroys a depth of 2mm into the mucosa.

The SHO admitted at interview that he did not examine Mrs Y for signs of surgical emphysema a sign of oesophageal perforation.

Many animals appear to drink, but although laryngeal movements are observed, they may not be followed by oesophageal peristalsis.

These include oesophageal stents - either rigid plastic or self-expanding metallic stents (SEMS) and local tumor ablative techniques such as laser therapy.

The lesions are most likely to result from the effect on the oesophageal mucosa of the acidic gastric reflux.

Natural history The natural history of oesophageal reflux is not well studied, and the frequency of spontaneous remission remains unclear.

Although oesophageal rupture is a possibility, the patient should have received at least a fluid challenge in view of the previous blood loss.

H 2 antagonists or non particulate antacids (e.g. sodium citrate) should be given if oesophageal reflux is a problem.

The trouble is caused by the faulty oesophageal sphincter, the muscular ring at the lower end of the esophagus, near the diaphragm.

Endoscopic ultrasound appeared to be reliable for both local tumor and lymph node staging of oesophageal cancer.

Used in PA catheter (allows continuous measurement) and oesophageal stethoscope.

Motility stimulants Cisapride is the one stimulant that is well studied, with a principal effect on oesophageal acid clearance.

While awaiting the ESR result she was treated with analgesics rather than anti-inflammatory drugs because of a history of hiatus hernia and oesophageal stricture.

Note the two suckers, the ventral sucker near the genital pore, and the oral sucker near the oesophageal gland.

Commonly among the terrestrial forms there is a gizzard, or two gizzards, or a larger number, in the oesophageal region.

Oesophageal pouches present; pedal nerve-centres concentrated; a pedal penis near the right tentacle.

A special " sympathetic " system arises by paired nerves from the oesophageal connectives; these nerves unite, and send back a median recurrent nerve associated with ganglia on the gullet and crop, whence proceed cords to various parts of the digestive system.

Theophylline, nitrates, and calcium-channel blockers may reduce lower oesophageal sphincter pressure.

There have been no reported UK studies of its value in the staging of oesophageal cancer.

Tympanic membrane Tympanic membrane temperature accurately mirrors oesophageal temperature and is a good indicator of core and brain temperature.

Banding is just one way to treat oesophageal varices.

I have portal hypertension & oesophageal varices, with the added bonus of Long QT Syndrome.