oesophagus

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- UK Pronunciation
- UK IPA
- /ɪˈsɑː.fə-/
- /ɪˈsɒf.ə.ɡəs/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- /ɪˈsɑː.fə-/

Definitions of oesophagus word

noun oesophagus (anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach. 1
countable noun oesophagus Your oesophagus is the part of your body that carries the food from the throat to the stomach. 0
noun oesophagus the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet 0
noun oesophagus esophagus 0

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oesophagus popularity

A pretty common term. Usually people know it’s meaning, but prefer to use a more spread out synonym. About 55% of English native speakers know the meaning and use word.

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Synonyms for oesophagus

noun oesophagus

neck — the part of the body of an animal or human being that connects the head and the trunk.
larynx — Anatomy. a muscular and cartilaginous structure lined with mucous membrane at the upper part of the trachea in humans, in which the vocal cords are located.
fauces — Anatomy. the cavity at the back of the mouth, leading into the pharynx.
gorge — to swallow, especially greedily.
gullet — the esophagus.

All 17 Synonyms of oesophagus