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oesophagus

British

/ iːˈsɒfəɡəs /

noun

the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet

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oesophageal

adjective

Etymology

Origin of oesophagus

C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat

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It is designed to grow with the children as their oesophagus gets bigger and longer.

From BBC ● Mar. 20, 2026

This minimises the risk of damage to surrounding structures such as the oesophagus or blood vessels.

From BBC ● Feb. 10, 2026

Stacey Chetwyn found out she had cancer in her pelvis just days after her partner Stuart Ashby learned he had cancer in his oesophagus.

From BBC ● Feb. 26, 2024

Elle was diagnosed with an allergic disorder of the oesophagus and prescribed a strict elimination diet but she said she "still felt awful".

From BBC ● Nov. 26, 2023

You have to shut your eyes because it makes a strange feeling go up your oesophagus.

From "The London Eye Mystery" by Siobhan Dowd

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