gullet

Meanings

• noun

  The narrow, muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the esophagus.

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Pronunciation

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2. /ˈɡʌl.ət/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

cytopharynx , gorge

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with gullet
mullet , pullett , fuller

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Variants

List of all variants of gullet that leads to same result
gullet , gullets

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Etymology

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From Old French gullette, from Latin guttula, meaning 'throat, gullet, drop'.

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Trivia

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1. The gullet is also known as the esophageal lumen.

2. The average length of the human gullet is about 10 inches (25 centimeters).

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Related Concepts

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1. esophagus: The long, muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach.

2. stomach: A large, hollow, sac-like organ in the abdomen that secretes digestive juices and churns food.

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How to Memorize "gullet"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a narrow tube that connects the throat to the esophagus. Picture food traveling down this tube.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'gullet' with the word 'throat'. Remember that the gullet is a part of the throat.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Goes Up, Let Food Enter' to remember that food goes up the esophagus and enters the stomach.

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