Esophagus

Pronunciation
/eh-sof-uh-gus/
Category
Anatomy
Singular
Esophagus
Plural
Esophagi

Definition

A muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach, transporting food from the mouth to the stomach.

Etymology

From Greek 'oisophagos', meaning 'gullet'.

Example

The esophagus is responsible for moving food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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