Esophagus (noun)

A muscular tube-like structure in the digestive system that connects the pharynx to the stomach.

Origin:

Late 16th century: via latin from greek oisophagos "gullet", from oisos "gullet" + phagein "to eat".

Examples:

1. Food travels through the esophagus and into the stomach.
2. Acid reflux occurs when the acid from the stomach flows back into the esophagus.
3. The esophagus can become damaged from repeated exposure to stomach acid.
4. The esophagus is lined with a mucosal layer that helps prevent injury from digestive acids.
5. Esophageal cancer is a disease that affects the cells of the esophagus.