A softening or weakening of the esophageal tissue, which can lead to rupture or perforation.
From Greek 'esophagos' (esophagus) plus '-malacia' (softening), a medical term used to describe abnormal softening of tissues or organs.
Esophagomalacia is particularly dangerous because a weakened esophagus can rupture spontaneously, causing life-threatening internal bleeding—it's why corrosive chemical swallowing is so serious.
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