| NOUN | body | esophagus, oesophagus, gorge, gullet | the passage between the pharynx and the stomach |
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| Sounds | ihsaa'fahgahs | |
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| Rhymes | abacus ... zealous: 1164 rhymes with ahs... | |
| Meaning | The passage between the pharynx and the stomach. | |
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| Synonyms | oesophagus, gorge, gullet | |
| Part of | alimentary canal, alimentary tract, digestive tube, digestive tract, gastrointestinal tract, GI tract | tubular passage of mucous membrane and muscle extending about 8.3 meters from mouth to anus |
| Parts | cardiac sphincter | The valve between the distal end of the esophagus and the stomach |
| epicardia | The short part of the esophagus extending downward from the diaphragm to the stomach | |
| Broader | muscular structure, musculature, muscle system | The muscular system of an organism |
| passage, passageway | A path or channel or duct through or along which something may pass | |
| Spanish | esofago, esófago | |
| Catalan | esòfag | |
| Adjectives | esophageal | relating to the esophagus |
| gastroesophageal | of or relating to or involving the stomach and esophagus | |
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