Origin: Latin suffix -al
Esophageal has 2 different meanings across 1 category:
relating to the esophagus
"After his surgery, the doctor warned him that eating too quickly could cause acid reflux due to irritation of his esophageal lining."
Of or pertaining to the esophagus.
"The doctor ordered a special X-ray to check for any blockages in her esophageal lining after she swallowed food too quickly."