oesophagus

UK
/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/
US
/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/

Translations

oesophagusnoun
oesophagi
pl
UK
/iːˈsɒf.ə.gəs/
US
/iˈsɑː.fə.gəs/
The food passes through the oesophagus to reach the stomach.
Пища проходит через пищевод, чтобы попасть в желудок.

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.