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Definition of esophagus

esophagus

/ɪˈsɑːfəɡəs/
(UK: oesophagus)
e · soph · a · gus
Plural:esophagi
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Adjective:esophageal
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esophagus Lexical Profile

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• noun

1

American The muscular, mucus-lined tube of the digestive tract that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach and transports swallowed food and liquids through rhythmic contractions.

Example

"Acid reflux occurs when stomach acid flows backward into the esophagus, causing irritation and heartburn."

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• Rhymes for esophagus

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Word Origin & Etymology

Borrowed in the late 14th century via Medieval Latin from Ancient Greek oisophagos ('gullet'), literally meaning 'entrance for eating,' derived from an uncertain first element (often linked to oisō, 'I will carry') and phagein ('to eat').

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Wordmom. (2026). Definition of Esophagus. In Wordmom Dictionary. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/dictionary/esophagus
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