| corkscrew oesophagus | <radiology> Diffuse oesophageal spasm, may be seen in tertiary oesophageal contractions (12 Dec 1998) |
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| esophagus | <anatomy> That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet. Alternative forms: sophagus. Origin: NL, fr. Gr.; root of which is used as future of to bear, carry (cf. Skr. Vi to go, drive) + to eat. Source: Websters Dictionary (01 Mar 1998) |