oesophagus

/ iːˈsɒfəɡəs; iːˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl /

noun

1. the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet

Derived Forms

• oesophageal, adjective

Word History and Origins

Origin of oesophagus¹

C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat

Example Sentences

The report noted that a review of available evidence suggests snus use is associated with an increased risk of oesophagus and pancreatic cancer in comparison to non-smokers, and to an increased risk of cardiovascular disease.

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She now has cirrhosis of the liver and varices - enlarged blood vessels in the oesophagus that make swallowing hard.

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Stacey Chetwyn found out she had cancer in her pelvis just days after her partner Stuart Ashby learned he had cancer in his oesophagus.

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He was told he had cancer in his oesophagus, liver and spleen on 5 October.

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Five "significant" injuries were also detailed to the court, with the jury hearing they resulted in wounds and damage to Brianna's left and right lungs, which were both punctured, as well as the aorta and oesophagus.

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