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

That’s when doctors discover a tumor that has grown into the walls of the esophagus, and likely beyond.

From Los Angeles Times • Sep. 16, 2024

Which isn’t good because I can feel weeks’ and weeks’ worth of verbal puke surging up my esophagus.

From "Odd One Out" by Nic Stone