Definition of oesophagus Oesophagus

oe•soph•a•gus

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esophagus

Noun
oesophagus - the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
		esophagus, gorge, gullet
		passageway, passage a passage between rooms or between buildings
		muscle system, muscular structure, musculature the muscular system of an organism
		alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tract, digestive tube, gastrointestinal tract, gi tract tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus; functions in digestion and elimination
		epicardia the short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach

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oesophagus (Noun)
The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

oesophagus
Esophagus, ē-sof′a-gus, n. the gullet, a membranous canal about nine inches in length, extending from the pharynx to the stomach, thus forming part of the alimentary canal.—n. Œsophagal′gia, pain, esp. neuralgia, in the œsophagus.—adj. Œsophageal (-faj′-).—ns. Œsophagec′tomy, excision of a portion of the œsophagus; Œsophagis′mus, œsophageal spasm; Œsophagī′tis, inflammation of the œsophagus; Œsophag′ocele, hernia of the mucous membrane of the œsophagus through its walls; Œsophagodyn′ia, pain in the œsophagus; Œsophagop′athy, disease of the œsophagus; Œsophagoplē′gia, paralysis of the œsophagus; Œsophagorrhā′gia, hemorrhage from the œsophagus; Œsoph′agoscope, an instrument for inspecting the interior of the œsophagus; Œsophagospas′mus, spasm of the œsophagus; Œsophagostenō′sis, a constriction of the œsophagus. [Gr.]

The oesophagus (also spelt esophagus and œsophagus), also called the gullet, is the part of the gastrointestinal system between the mouth and the stomach.

The oesophagus is lined with muscle. This muscle pushes the food bolus (ball) down into the stomach. The esophagus can contract or expand to allow for the passage of food.