oesophagus

Meanings

• noun

  A muscular tube that connects the pharynx to the stomach. It transports food from the mouth to the stomach.

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Synonyms

gullet , weasand

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Variants

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esophagus , oesophagi , oesophagus

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Etymology

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From the Greek word 'oesophagos', meaning 'gullet' or 'throat-pocket'

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Trivia

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1. The oesophagus is about 10 inches long in adults.

2. The oesophagus does not have a digestive function and relies on the stomach to provide the necessary enzymes to break down food.

3. Gastroesophageal reflux disease (GERD) is a common condition that affects the oesophagus, causing symptoms such as heartburn and acid reflux.

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Related Concepts

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1. digestive system: The oesophagus is a part of the digestive system, which is responsible for the breakdown and absorption of food.

2. swallowing: The process of moving food from the mouth to the stomach, also known as deglutition, involves the coordinated contraction of muscles in the oesophagus.

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Culture

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The oesophagus has been a subject of interest in various fields, including medicine and anatomy. In literature, it has been mentioned in works such as 'The Canterbury Tales' by Geoffrey Chaucer and 'The Anatomy of Melancholy' by Robert Burton.

How to Memorize "oesophagus"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach. The food we eat travels through this tube during the process of swallowing.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'oesophagus' with the process of swallowing. Remember that it is the tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and transports food to the stomach for digestion.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Only Horses Eat Oats, Pigs Eat Oats, People Eat Oats, But People Have Oesophaguses' to remember the spelling and pronunciation of the word.

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