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The ball of food that travels down the esophagus is called a bolus. It is formed in the mouth when food is chewed and mixed with saliva, making it easier to swallow. The bolus is then pushed down the esophagus through coordinated muscle contractions known as peristalsis, leading it to the stomach for digestion.

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