esophago-

English

Alternative forms

• esophag- (before a vowel)
• oesophago- (digraph, especially UK)

Etymology

From international scientific vocabulary, reflecting a New Latin combining form, from Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος (oisophágos, “oesophagus”).

Prefix

esophago-

1. (anatomy) esophagus (oesophagus); esophageal (oesophageal).

Derived terms

English terms prefixed with esophago-

Anagrams

• oesophag-