Vocabulary Term Details

Oesophagus

Definition (http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Oesophagus)

The oesophagus (esophagus, commonly known as the gullet) is an organ in vertebrates which consists of a muscular tube through which food passes from the pharynx to the stomach. During swallowing, food passes from the mouth through the pharynx into the esophagus and travels via peristalsis to the stomach. (Wikipedia)

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Digestive system
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This term is used for the following terms: 
Esophagus
Gullet

Approved Date
27-Mar-2013

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