oesophagi

/ɛsəˈfæɡaɪ, ɪsoʊ-/

Definitions

1. noun

the plural of oesophagus, referring to the muscular tubes that carry food from the throat to the stomach in animals, especially vertebrates.

“The surgeon studied the oesophagi of various animals to understand the anatomy and potential complications of the oesophagus in humans.”

Synonyms

  • gullets
  • oesophaguses
  • throats

Antonyms

  • esophagus
  • mouth