oesophagus (Meaning)
Wordnet
oesophagus (n)
the passage between the pharynx and the stomach
Webster
oesophagus (a.)
Alt. of Oesophageal
Synonyms & Antonyms of oesophagus
No Synonyms and anytonyms found
oesophagus Sentence Examples
- The oesophagus, a muscular tube, transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
- Swallowing initiates a series of coordinated muscular contractions in the oesophagus, known as peristalsis.
- The oesophageal lining is protected by a layer of mucus, which helps prevent damage from acidic stomach contents.
- Disorders of the oesophagus, such as acid reflux, can cause a burning sensation and pain in the chest.
- The oesophagus is innervated by branches of the vagus nerve, which initiates the swallowing reflex.
- In some medical procedures, a thin tube called an oesophagoscope is inserted into the oesophagus for visualisation and biopsy.
- The oesophageal sphincter, a muscle that relaxes during swallowing, prevents stomach contents from flowing back into the oesophagus.
- Esophageal cancer, a rare but serious condition, can occur in any part of the oesophagus.
- Medications can be administered orally and absorbed in the oesophagus, bypassing the gastrointestinal tract.
- The oesophagus plays a crucial role in the digestive process, ensuring that food reaches the stomach for further digestion and absorption.
FAQs About the word oesophagus
the passage between the pharynx and the stomachAlt. of Oesophageal
No synonyms found.
No antonyms found.
The oesophagus, a muscular tube, transports food from the mouth to the stomach.
Swallowing initiates a series of coordinated muscular contractions in the oesophagus, known as peristalsis.
The oesophageal lining is protected by a layer of mucus, which helps prevent damage from acidic stomach contents.
Disorders of the oesophagus, such as acid reflux, can cause a burning sensation and pain in the chest.
