esophagus
Translation
oesophagus
Examples
The esophagus connects the throat to the stomach.
The oesophagus connects the throat to the stomach.
Food travels down the esophagus to be digested.
Food travels down the oesophagus to be digested.
Grammar Patterns
((the)) oesophagus the tube connecting the throat to the stomach The oesophagus is part of the digestive system.
Similar Words
Synonyms: gullet, food pipe
Etymology
From Greek 'oisophagos', meaning 'gullet', from 'oisein' (to carry) and 'phagein' (to eat).
Memory Tips
Break it down: 'eso-' means 'within' and 'phag-' relates to eating. It's the tube 'within' that you use for 'eating'.