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oesophagus

/ iːˈsɒfəɡəs; iːˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl /

noun

  1. 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.

Gently assist the progress of the catheter down the œsophagus until it passes the cardiac orifice of the stomach.

It is almost inconceivable that an involution from the present mouth can have assisted in forming part of the old œsophagus.

The limits of the solid part of the œsophagus are very satisfactorily shewn in longitudinal and vertical sections.

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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