Medical Terminology / Unit 10 MedTerm 0588 short lesson, about 20 seconds
esophag/o: Esophagus
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The idea
The combining form esophag slash o names the esophagus, the tube carrying food from throat to stomach.
In practice
Esophagitis is inflammation of the esophagus.
Where people slip
The esophagus carries food. The trachea, beside it, carries air.
Your place on the trail
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