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esophag/o — Esophagus

esophag/o means esophagus. Ancient Greek source words and additional body roots examples: esophageal.

Meaning and source words

Meaning: Esophagus

• Ancient Greek: οἰσοφάγος (oisophagos)

Examples and word parts

esophageal

Relating to the tube carrying food from the throat to the stomach.

Word parts: esophag (esophagus) + -eal (relating to)

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