English Explanatory Dictionary

oesophagus

English dictionary entry

Meanings

noun
  1. The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Pronunciation

/iːˈsɒfəɡəs/ /ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ LL-Q1860 (eng)-Vealhurl-oesophagus.wav ĭ-säfʹə-gəs /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/

Word forms

oesophagus oesophagi oesophaguses esophagus œsophagus

Etymology

From Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophágos), from οἴσω (oísō), future form of φέρω (phérō, “to carry”) + ἔφαγον (éphagon, “to ate”).

Synonyms

food pipe gullet weasand

Derived words

Barrett's oesophagus megaoesophagus oesophageal oesophagean oesophagectomy oesophagic oesophagismus oesophagitis
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