oesophagus
pronunciation
How to pronounce oesophagus in British English:
UK [iˈsɒfəgəs]
How to pronounce oesophagus in American English:
US [iˈsɑːfəɡəs]
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- Noun:
- the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Word Origin
- oesophagus (n.)
- alternative spelling of esophagus. See oe. Related: Oesophageal.
Example
- 1. Previous research has shown a link between alcohol consumption and cancers of the oesophagus , liver , bowel and female breast .
- 2. According to the wcrf , there is also convincing evidence that drinking alcohol also increases the risk of breast cancer and cancers of the mouth , pharynx , larynx and oesophagus .
- 3. After weeks of complaining that an apple core had scratched his throat , my dad was diagnosed with cancer of the oesophagus .
- 4. The gastroscopy is reported : does oesophagus have phyma to eat with medicine ?
- 5. The mediastinum contains the heart , oesophagus , trachea , etc.