ESOPHAGUS Synonyms
There are 5 synonyms of the word
esophagus.
(exact relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word esophagus. (close relations)
There are 8 hypernyms of the word esophagus. (close relations)
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Definition of ESOPHAGUS
Definition of ESOPHAGUS
Best Alternative Words for ESOPHAGUS
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gullet | nounn | |||||||
noun • the passage between the pharynx and the stomach | ||||||||
oesophagus | nounn | |||||||
noun • the passage between the pharynx and the stomach | ||||||||
throat | nounn | |||||||
noun • the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone • an opening in the vamp of a shoe at the instep • a passage resembling a throat in shape or function • the part of an animal's body that corresponds to a person's throat | ||||||||
weasand | nounn | |||||||
noun • The oesophagus; the windpipe; the trachea. • The throat in general. | ||||||||
gorge | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a deep ravine (usually with a river running through it) • a narrow pass (especially one between mountains) • the passage between the pharynx and the stomach verb • overeat or eat immodestly; make a pig of oneself |
Best Hypernyms For ESOPHAGUS
Here is a list of related hypernyms for
esophagus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (5)
musculature
organ
passage
passageway
tube
Phrases (3)
body partmuscle systemmuscular structure