oesophagus

/iːˈsɒfəɡəs/
noun (pl) -gi (-ˌɡaɪ)
1.
the part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; gullet
Derived Forms
oesophageal, (US) esophageal (iːˌsɒfəˈdʒiːəl) adjective
Word Origin
C16: via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat
Word Origin and History for oesophagus
n.

alternative spelling of esophagus. See oe. Related: Oesophageal.

oesophagus in Medicine

oesophagus oe·soph·a·gus (ĭ-sŏf'ə-gəs)
n.
Variant of esophagus.