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esophagus

/ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/

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1 · n.

the tube carrying food from the mouth to the stomach

食道

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The scan showed an obstruction in the esophagus.
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扫描显示食道内有一处阻塞。
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Pronunciation: /ɪˈsɑfəɡəs/

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