Oesophagus
noun
The tube which carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
During the procedure, the doctor will examine your oesophagus.
Often appears as...
- inflamed oesophagus
- narrowing of the oesophagus
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Formal
Technical
noun
The tube which carries food from the mouth to the stomach.
During the procedure, the doctor will examine your oesophagus.
Often appears as...
- inflamed oesophagus
- narrowing of the oesophagus
Usage tips
Formal
Technical
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'oesophagus' is pronounced with four syllables: 'ee-sof-uh-gus', with stress on the second syllable.
Can you say 'oesophagus' correctly?
Pro Tip 2/3Spelling Variants
'Oesophagus' is the British English spelling; in American English, it's spelled 'esophagus'.
The American doctor wrote 'esophagus' in his report.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
The word 'oesophagus' is used in medical or scientific contexts; it's not typically used in everyday conversation.
The surgeon discussed the oesophagus during the lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'oesophagus' is pronounced with four syllables: 'ee-sof-uh-gus', with stress on the second syllable.
Can you say 'oesophagus' correctly?
Pro Tip 2/3Spelling Variants
'Oesophagus' is the British English spelling; in American English, it's spelled 'esophagus'.
The American doctor wrote 'esophagus' in his report.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
The word 'oesophagus' is used in medical or scientific contexts; it's not typically used in everyday conversation.
The surgeon discussed the oesophagus during the lecture.
Pro Tip 1/3Pronunciation
The word 'oesophagus' is pronounced with four syllables: 'ee-sof-uh-gus', with stress on the second syllable.
Can you say 'oesophagus' correctly?
Pro Tip 2/3Spelling Variants
'Oesophagus' is the British English spelling; in American English, it's spelled 'esophagus'.
The American doctor wrote 'esophagus' in his report.
Pro Tip 3/3Medical Context
The word 'oesophagus' is used in medical or scientific contexts; it's not typically used in everyday conversation.
The surgeon discussed the oesophagus during the lecture.
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Quote examples
Katie Piper
English Writer
My dad and sister are vegetarian and I was brought up as one, but I ate a bit of fish and meat. After the attack my oesophagus melted and I had to have plastic stents put into my throat to rebuild it, so I couldn't swallow and I was fed via a high-calorie drip through my stomach.
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Troy Deeney
English Footballer
My dad was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in February 2012, and finding that out really messed me up.
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Perrie Edwards
English Singer
When I was little, my oesophagus was too small, so I had to get it operated on to help me eat properly.
Quote examples
Katie Piper
English Writer
My dad and sister are vegetarian and I was brought up as one, but I ate a bit of fish and meat. After the attack my oesophagus melted and I had to have plastic stents put into my throat to rebuild it, so I couldn't swallow and I was fed via a high-calorie drip through my stomach.
Quote examples
Troy Deeney
English Footballer
My dad was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus in February 2012, and finding that out really messed me up.
Quote examples
Perrie Edwards
English Singer
When I was little, my oesophagus was too small, so I had to get it operated on to help me eat properly.
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