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How do you spell osopagus?

Oesophagus.


What is another spelling for esophagus?

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Yes, but esophagus is the American way of spelling it and oesophagus is the British way of spelling it. :)


What is oesophageal carcinoma?

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What is the name given to the movement of the food along the oesophagus?

Peristalsis is the name given to the rhythmic movement of food along the oesophagus.


Is Oesophagus same as gullet?

Yes, the oesophagus is the same as the gullet. Both terms refer to the muscular tube that connects the mouth to the stomach and is responsible for transporting food and liquids.


Food moves down the esophagus towards what?

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Is the oesophagus also called the stomach?

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Oesophagus is part of which system?

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