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esophagogastric junction

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The junction between the esophagus and the stomach epithelium [ http://www.thefreedictionary.com/esophagogastric+junction ]

Term info

Label

esophagogastric junction

Synonyms
  • cardioesophageal junction
  • gastroesophageal junction
database cross reference
editor note

compare with gastroesophageal sphincter

has related synonym

esophagogastric junction, esophageal sphincter, squamocolumnar junction between esophagus and stomach, GEJ

id

UBERON:0007650