oesophagus
/i:'sɔfəgəs/ Cách viết khác : (esophagus) /i:'sɔfəgəs/
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Definition
- Noun:
- The muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach: The oesophagus is the part of the digestive system that transports food and liquid from the pharynx (the back of the throat) down to the stomach through a series of coordinated muscular contractions called peristalsis.
Usage
- The word "oesophagus" is a countable noun. It is primarily used in medical, biological, and anatomical contexts. The standard plural form is "oesophagi" or "oesophaguses."
- It is used to describe the anatomical structure itself or to discuss conditions, functions, or procedures related to it.
Examples
- Noun:
- Food travels down the oesophagus to reach the stomach.
- The doctor examined his oesophagus for any signs of inflammation.
- A blockage in the oesophagus can make swallowing difficult.
Advanced Usage
- "Peristalsis of the oesophagus": Refers to the wave-like muscle contractions that move food downward.
- The efficiency of digestion depends on healthy peristalsis of the oesophagus.
- "Oesophageal" (adjective): Pertaining to the oesophagus.
- He was diagnosed with an oesophageal disorder.
Variants and Related Words
- Esophagus: The most common American English spelling. The word "oesophagus" is the standard British English spelling.
- Gullet: A common, less technical synonym for the oesophagus.
- Oesophageal (adj): Relating to the oesophagus (e.g., oesophageal cancer).
Synonyms
- Gullet: A more general, informal term for the passage from the mouth to the stomach.
- Food pipe: A very informal, descriptive synonym.
Related Phrases and Terms
- Gastro-oesophageal reflux (GORD): A condition where stomach acid flows back into the oesophagus.
- Persistent heartburn can be a symptom of gastro-oesophageal reflux disease.
- Oesophagoscopy: A medical procedure to examine the inside of the oesophagus using a scope.
- The oesophagoscopy revealed the cause of the swallowing problem.
Noun
- the passage between the pharynx and the stomach