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esophag/o

Word root Medical Terminology

Esophagus, the tube from the throat to the stomach.

Example: esophageal (pertaining to the esophagus)

Sources

Understanding Medical Words: A Tutorial · U.S. National Library of Medicine (MedlinePlus)
Anatomy and Physiology 2e, Chapter 23 Key Terms · OpenStax

Terms built with esophag/o

esophagusThe muscular tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

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