Etymology

esophago-

Today it means: esophagus (oesophagus); esophageal (oesophageal). Full definition →

Ancient Greek οἰσοφᾰ́γος
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  1. Ancient Greek · derived fromοἰσοφᾰ́γος
  2. Ancient Greek · derived fromοἰσοφᾰ́γος
  3. English todayesophago-

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophágos, “oesophagus”).

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