Medical Coding Exam Prep

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This condition occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed. It is generally caused by an infection or irritation of the esophagus. What is the name of this condition?

  1. Esophagitis
  2. Barrett's Esophagus
  3. Esophageal Varices
  4. Mallory-Weiss Tear
Explanation

Answer: A - The condition that occurs when the lining of the esophagus becomes inflamed and is generally caused by an infection or irritation of the esophagus is called esophagitis. In medical terminology, the suffix "itis" means inflammation so esophagitis literally means "inflammation of the esophagus."

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