esophagus

noun

esoph·a·gus i-ˈsä-fə-gəs How to pronounce esophagus (audio)

plural esophagi i-ˈsä-fə-ˌgī How to pronounce esophagus (audio)

-ˌjī

: a muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach and that in humans is about nine inches (23 centimeters) long and passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach

esophageal

i-ˌsä-fə-ˈjē-əl How to pronounce esophagus (audio)

adjective

Example Sentences

Recent Examples on the Web That could lead to gastric reflux, a situation where stomach acid repeatedly backwashes into your esophagus.

Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022 Earlier this week a Staten Island firefighter was released from the hospital after suffering serious internal injuries to his esophagus when his face piece was knocked off his face while responding to a fire, the Staten Island Advance reported.

Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 But when a button battery becomes lodged in a child’s esophagus, the consequences can be severe.

Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of his musician friends were stricken by the dreaded disease, and that unlucky group came to include Campbell himself, who was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in November of 2019.

Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 Aside from the chemical taste in his mouth, Chen was diagnosed with stomach ulcers, gastritis and inflammation of the esophagus.

CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022 The bullet tore through his body, severely damaging his aorta, liver, esophagus and spinal cord before exiting through his chest.

CBS News, 27 July 2022 Citing a statement from doctors, the update said that the child's esophagus was wounded in the shooting but that doctors were able to close a hole in the organ.

Ashley Killough And Christina Maxouris, CNN, 12 July 2022 The arrest left Pecoraro with a concussion, a broken nose, deep abrasions, damage to his esophagus and post-traumatic stress, according to the lawsuit.

Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 See More

Medical Definition

esophagus

noun

esoph·a·gus

variants or chiefly British oesophagus

i-ˈsäf-ə-gəs How to pronounce esophagus (audio)

plural esophagi -ˌgī How to pronounce esophagus (audio)

-ˌjī

: a muscular tube that in adult humans is about nine inches (23 centimeters) long and passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach

单词	esophagus
释义	esophagus noun esoph·a·gus i-ˈsä-fə-gəs plural esophagi i-ˈsä-fə-ˌgī -ˌjī : a muscular tube that conveys food from the mouth to the stomach and that in humans is about nine inches (23 centimeters) long and passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach esophageal i-ˌsä-fə-ˈjē-əl adjective Example Sentences Recent Examples on the Web That could lead to gastric reflux, a situation where stomach acid repeatedly backwashes into your esophagus. Ali Francis, Bon Appétit, 7 Sep. 2022 Earlier this week a Staten Island firefighter was released from the hospital after suffering serious internal injuries to his esophagus when his face piece was knocked off his face while responding to a fire, the Staten Island Advance reported. Cady Stanton, USA TODAY, 21 Aug. 2022 But when a button battery becomes lodged in a child’s esophagus, the consequences can be severe. Elizabeth Chang, Washington Post, 29 Aug. 2022 Some of his musician friends were stricken by the dreaded disease, and that unlucky group came to include Campbell himself, who was diagnosed with cancer of the esophagus in November of 2019. Sam Whiting, San Francisco Chronicle, 11 Aug. 2022 Aside from the chemical taste in his mouth, Chen was diagnosed with stomach ulcers, gastritis and inflammation of the esophagus. CBS News, 10 Aug. 2022 The bullet tore through his body, severely damaging his aorta, liver, esophagus and spinal cord before exiting through his chest. CBS News, 27 July 2022 Citing a statement from doctors, the update said that the child's esophagus was wounded in the shooting but that doctors were able to close a hole in the organ. Ashley Killough And Christina Maxouris, CNN, 12 July 2022 The arrest left Pecoraro with a concussion, a broken nose, deep abrasions, damage to his esophagus and post-traumatic stress, according to the lawsuit. Jordan Miller, The Salt Lake Tribune, 10 June 2022 See More Word History Etymology Middle English ysophagus, from Medieval Latin ysofugus, from Greek oisophagos, from oisein to be going to carry + phagein to eat — more at baksheesh First Known Use 14th century, in the meaning defined above Kids Definition esophagus noun esoph·a·gus i-ˈsä-fə-gəs plural esophagi -ˌgī, -ˌjī : a muscular tube that leads from the mouth through the throat to the stomach Medical Definition esophagus noun esoph·a·gus variants or chiefly British oesophagus i-ˈsäf-ə-gəs plural esophagi -ˌgī -ˌjī : a muscular tube that in adult humans is about nine inches (23 centimeters) long and passes from the pharynx down the neck between the trachea and the spinal column and behind the left bronchus where it pierces the diaphragm slightly to the left of the middle line and joins the cardiac end of the stomach
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esophagus

noun

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