esophagi

/ɛsəˈfɑːɡaɪ/

Definitions

1. noun

plural of esophagus; a long muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach

“The doctor examined the patient’s esophagi during the endoscopy procedure.”

2. nominative plural of esophagus

a long muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach

“The surgeon studied the patient’s esophagi to diagnose the issue.”

3. noun

the muscular tube through which food passes from the throat to the stomach

“The patient was diagnosed with an issue in their esophagus, which affects digestion.”

Synonyms

  • gullet
  • swallowing tube

Antonyms

  • stomach