Oesophagus

Pronunciation

• UK IPA: /iːˈsÉ’fəɡəs/, /ɪˈsÉ’fəɡəs/
• US enPR: Ä­-säfʹə-gÉ™s, IPA: /ɪˈsÉ‘fəɡəs/

Alternative forms

• esophagus US spelling
• Å“sophagus older UK spelling

Origin

From Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophagos), from οἰσέμεν (oisemen), future form of φέρω (pherō, "I carry") + ἔφαγον (ephagon, "I ate").

Full definition of oesophagus

Noun

1. (anatomy) The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

Synonyms

• gullet
• weasand

Derived terms

• oesophageal
• oesophagectomy
• oesophagitis