Definitions for: Esophagus


[n] the passage between the pharynx and the stomach



Webster (1913) Definition: E*soph"a*gus, n. [NL., fr. Gr. o'isofa`gos; root of
o'i`sw which is used as future of fe`rein to bear, carry (cf.
Skr. v[=i] to go, drive) + fagei^n to eat.] (Anat.)
That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the
stomach; the gullet. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus,
under Digestive. [Written also [oe]sophagus.]

Synonyms: gorge, gullet, oesophagus

See Also: alimentary canal, alimentary tract, cardiac sphincter, digestive tract, digestive tube, epicardia, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract, muscle system, muscular structure, musculature, passage, passageway

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