Assertion: esophagus | /r/CapableOf | develop distinct dilatation
Facets:
value: above the level of the diaphragm
type: OTHER
value: due to outflow resistance
type: CAUSE
Source sentences:
text: Just above the level of the diaphragm, the esophagus develops a distinct dilatation, perhaps due to outflow resistance imposed by the lower esophageal sphincter as well as a relative lack of buttressing by adjacent organs.