esophagus
/i:'sɔfəgəs/ Cách viết khác : (esophagus) /i:'sɔfəgəs/
Definition
- Noun:
- The muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach: The esophagus is the part of the digestive system that carries food and liquids from the pharynx (the back of the throat) down to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscle contractions called peristalsis.
Usage
- The word "esophagus" is a countable noun, primarily used in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts.
- It refers specifically to the anatomical structure. When discussing its function or related conditions, it is often used with verbs like "pass through," "line," "connect," or "irritate."
Examples
- Noun:
- Food travels down the esophagus to reach the stomach.
- The doctor examined his esophagus for any signs of inflammation.
- A burning sensation in the esophagus is a common symptom of acid reflux.
Advanced Usage
- "to have an esophageal...": Used as an adjective ("esophageal") to describe conditions or procedures related to the esophagus.
- He underwent an esophageal endoscopy.
- "esophageal sphincter": Refers to the ring of muscle at the top and bottom of the esophagus that controls the passage of material.
- The lower esophageal sphincter prevents stomach acid from flowing back up.
Variants and Related Words
- Oesophagus (n): The British English spelling of "esophagus."
- Esophageal (adj): Pertaining to the esophagus.
- Esophageal cancer is a serious condition.
- Gullet (n): A less technical, more general synonym for the esophagus.
Synonyms
- Gullet: A common, non-technical term for the passage from the mouth to the stomach.
Related Phrases
- Esophageal reflux: The backward flow of stomach acid into the esophagus.
- She takes medication for esophageal reflux.
- To swallow something down one's esophagus: A descriptive phrase for the act of swallowing.
- He felt the pill go down his esophagus.
Noun
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the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
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