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oesophagus Definition and Meaning in English (oesophagus definition)

noun
Synonyms:gulletfood pipe
Quick Answer • Definition

Oesophagus definition: The muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach, through which food passes.

Definitions of Oesophagus

  1. 1noun

    The muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach, through which food passes.

Example Sentences

medical

“Food travels down the oesophagus to the stomach.”

medical

“The doctor examined the patient's oesophagus.”

Synonyms

gulletfood pipe

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adjectiveoesophageal

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Oesophagus definition: The muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach, through which food passes.
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'Oesophagus' translates to 'oesophagus' in English. Oesophagus definition: The muscular tube that connects the pharynx (throat) to the stomach, through which food passes.
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