Oesophagus

usgb/iˈsɑːfəɡəs/
noun

The tube which carries food from the mouth to the stomach.

During the procedure, the doctor will examine your oesophagus.
Visual representation of "oesophagus" - The tube which carries food from the mouth to the stomach

Often appears as...

  • inflamed oesophagus
  • narrowing of the oesophagus

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Pronunciation

The word 'oesophagus' is pronounced with four syllables: 'ee-sof-uh-gus', with stress on the second syllable.

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Spelling Variants

'Oesophagus' is the British English spelling; in American English, it's spelled 'esophagus'.

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The American doctor wrote 'esophagus' in his report.
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Medical Context

The word 'oesophagus' is used in medical or scientific contexts; it's not typically used in everyday conversation.

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The surgeon discussed the oesophagus during the lecture.
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