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1350–1400; < Neo-Latin oesophagus < Greek oisophágos gullet, literally, channel for eating (oiso-, akin to oísein, future infinitive of phérein to carry + -phagos eating); replacing Middle English ysophagus < Medieval Latin
1350–1400; < Neo-Latin oesophagus < Greek oisophágos gullet, literally, channel for eating (oiso-, akin to oísein, future infinitive of phérein to carry + -phagos eating); replacing Middle English ysophagus < Medieval Latin
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Esophagus
is always a great word to know.
So is costal surface. Does it mean:
| surface of each lung that rests in direct contact with the costal pleura |
| two lobes, upper and a lower, extends from the costal to the mediastinal surface of the lung |
Example Sentences
- At the same time the neck ribs would have splayed outward, increasing the volume of the esophagus.
- It involves inserting an endoscope or tube down through the esophagus.
- Baking soda is a time-honored approach to neutralizing stomach acid that has splashed into the esophagus and is causing heartburn.
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World English Dictionary
| esophagus (iːˈsɒfəɡəs) | |
| —n , pl -gi, -guses | |
| the US spelling of oesophagus | |
| esophageal | |
| —adj | |
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Medical Dictionary
esophagus e·soph·a·gus or oe·soph·a·gus (ĭ-sŏf'ə-gəs)
n. pl. e·soph·a·gi (-jī', -gī')
The portion of the digestive canal between the pharynx and stomach, consisting of a cervical part from the cricoid cartilage to the thoracic inlet, a thoracic part from the thoracic inlet to the diaphragm, and an abdominal part below the diaphragm to the stomach.
e·soph'a·ge'al (-jē'əl) adj.
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Science Dictionary
esophagus  (ĭ-sŏf'ə-gəs) Pronunciation Key
Plural esophagi (ĭ-sŏf'ə-jī', -gī') The muscular tube in vertebrates through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. |
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Cultural Dictionary
esophagus [(i-sof-uh-guhs)]The muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and serves as a passageway for food. (See digestive system.)
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