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OESOPHAGUS Synonyms

There are 7 synonyms of the word oesophagus. (exact relations)
There are 5 hypernyms of the word oesophagus. (close relations)
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gullet
nounn
noun

• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach

pharynx
nounn
noun

• the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

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

windpipe
nounn
noun

• membranous tube with cartilaginous rings that conveys inhaled air from the larynx to the bronchi

weasand
nounn
noun

• The oesophagus; the windpipe; the trachea.

• The throat in general.

esophagus
nounn
noun

• the passage between the pharynx and the stomach

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 OESOPHAGUS

Here is a list of related hypernyms for oesophagus, these are close relations that fall within the same topic. Most relevant words are highlighted and in order.
Words (3)
musculature passage passageway
Phrases (2)
muscle systemmuscular structure

Alternatives for GULLET

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