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oesophagus

/ iːˈsɒfəɡəs; iːˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl /

noun

  1. the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet
“Collins English Dictionary — Complete & Unabridged” 2012 Digital Edition © William Collins Sons & Co. Ltd. 1979, 1986 © HarperCollins Publishers 1998, 2000, 2003, 2005, 2006, 2007, 2009, 2012


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Derived Forms

  • oesophageal, adjective
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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
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It also affects his internal skin, causing his mouth and oesophagus to blister and making eating and swallowing painful.

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

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Elle was diagnosed with an allergic disorder of the oesophagus and prescribed a strict elimination diet but she said she "still felt awful".

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