Definition of Oesophagus

1. Noun. The passage between the pharynx and the stomach.


Definition of Oesophagus

1. Noun. (anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach. ¹

2. Noun. (chiefly British spelling) (dated form of oesophagus) ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Oesophagus

1. [n -GI]

Medical Definition of Oesophagus

1. A long hollow muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. (27 Sep 1997)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Oesophagus

oesophagomycosis
oesophagomyotomy
oesophagoplasty
oesophagoplication
oesophagoptosis
oesophagosalivary reflex
oesophagoscope
oesophagoscopy
oesophagospasm
oesophagostenosis
oesophagostomiasis
oesophagostomum
oesophagostomy
oesophagotomy
oesophagram
oesophagus (current term)
oesophagus: scleroderma
oesophaguses
oesophoria
oesophoric
oestradiol
oestral
oestratetraenol
oestrian
oestrids
oestrin
oestrins
oestriol
oestriols

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