esophagus

noun

Meaning

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

Etymology / origin

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Related words

oesophagus(English)gullet(English)gorge(English)feeding tube(English)swallowing tube(English)esophageal tube(English)alimentary canal(English)digestive tube(English)achalasia(English)esophageal(English)gastroesophageal(English)peristalsis(English)

Descendant words

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Sources

DictionaryAPI.dev English dictionary data

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