esophagus
noun/ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/
Frequency rank: #14,188 most common English word
Meaning
the muscular tube connecting the throat to the stomach through which food passes.
Example sentence
The doctor used a tiny camera to examine the patient's esophagus for signs of damage.
Synonyms & related words
- gullet
- throat
- windpipe
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