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oesophagus
/ iːˈsɒfəɡəs; iːˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl /
noun
- the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet
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Derived Forms
- oesophageal, adjective
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Word History and Origins
Origin of oesophagus1
C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat
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Example Sentences
The staining is very intense; as an unusual feature, it may be noted that the larynx is almost as yellow as the œsophagus.
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Gently assist the progress of the catheter down the œsophagus until it passes the cardiac orifice of the stomach.
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It is almost inconceivable that an involution from the present mouth can have assisted in forming part of the old œsophagus.
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The limits of the solid part of the œsophagus are very satisfactorily shewn in longitudinal and vertical sections.
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The most simple is that of a closed flexible tube, generally rolled into a ball, and opening on the sides of the œsophagus.
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