esophagus

Example Sentences

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Or she operates the machine as the doctor guides a probe down the esophagus.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 7, 2026

NRF2 overactivity plays a major role in chemotherapy resistance in several solid tumors, including cancers of the liver, esophagus and head and neck.

From Science Daily • Nov. 17, 2025

In 14-hour shifts, dairy workers pumped gallons of electrolyte-rich fluids into ailing cows through metal tubes inserted into the esophagus.

From Salon • Dec. 24, 2024

Approximately 600 times a day, the esophagus ferries whatever is in your mouth down to your stomach.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

He doubled over, shuddering and retching, as a dozen fiery snakes seemed to work their way down his esophagus.

From "The House of Hades" by Rick Riordan