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oesophagus

/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/

/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/

oesophagusnoun

oesophagi

/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/

/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/

Translations

The food passes through the oesophagus to reach the stomach.

Пища проходит через пищевод, чтобы попасть в желудок.

Definitions

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.

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