HealthSeptember 8, 2026

oesophageal

ih-sof-uh-JEE-uhl

Definition

Relating to the esophagus, the muscular tube that carries food and liquid from the throat to the stomach.

How do you pronounce oesophageal?

Oesophageal is pronounced ih-sof-uh-JEE-uhl (IPA: //ɪˌsɑfəˈdʒiəl//).

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Where does oesophageal come from?

Derived from the Greek word 'oisophagos,' meaning 'gullet,' which is a combination of 'oiso' (to carry) and 'phagein' (to eat).

In the news

The term is used here as part of the name for 'gastro-oesophageal reflux disease,' which the study identifies as having a strong genetic link to depression.

Gut Health Clues Could Help Improve Depression Care

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