esophagus
nounmasculinetécnico/iˈzɔ.fɐ.ɡu/medium
e·só·fa·go
Definition
The muscular tube that conveys food from the pharynx to the stomach.
Gastroesophageal reflux affects the esophagus.
The tumor was detected in the lower part of the esophagus.
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Common collocations
esophageal canceresophageal reflux
Etymology
Do grego 'oisophágos' (que leva para comer).