Esophageal Varices
Updated June 10, 2015.
Definition:
Stretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
Pronunciation: eh-saw-fuh-JEE-ul VAIR-uh-seez
Definition:
Stretched veins in the esophagus that occur when the liver is not working properly. If the veins burst, the bleeding can cause death.
Pronunciation: eh-saw-fuh-JEE-ul VAIR-uh-seez