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esophagus

nounmasculinetechnicalcommon/iˈzɔ.fɐ.ɡu/e·só·fa·go

Definition

1

The muscular tube that conveys food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Usage examples

Gastroesophageal reflux affects the esophagus.
The tumor was detected in the lower part of the esophagus.

Synonyms

Common combinations

esophageal canceresophageal reflux