oesophagus

UK
/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/
US
/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/

Translations

oesophagusnoun
oesophagi
pl
UK
/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/
US
/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/
œsophageAnatomie.
The doctor explained that the pain was due to inflammation in the oesophagus.
Le médecin a expliqué que la douleur était due à une inflammation de l’œsophage.

Definitions

oesophagusnoun
The muscular tube that connects the throat (pharynx) with the stomach, through which food passes after being swallowed.
The doctor explained that the pain was due to inflammation in the oesophagus.