ETYM New Lat., from Greek oisophagos; root of oiso which is used as future of pherein to bear, carry (cf. Skr. vî to go, drive) + fagein to eat.
The passage by which food travels from mouth to stomach. The (Irregular plural: esophaguses).
Human esophagus is about 23 cm/9 in long. Its upper end is at the bottom of the pharynx, immediately behind the windpipe.
The passage between the pharynx and the stomach; SYN. Oesophagus, gorge, gullet.
Food passage between mouth and stomach.