esophagus (Am Engl oesophagus)
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esophagus (Am Engl oesophagus)


Term: esophagus (Am Engl oesophagus)

Origin:  Anc Greek ?????????/isophagos(=gullet) >
????/iso(future tense of ????=carry)+????/fago(=?? eat) à what carries (food)

Definition:
A muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach ; gullet




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