Etymograph

English

esophagoesophagostomy

From esophago- + esophago- + -stomy.

Formed from esophago- + esophago- + -stomy

Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος ‘oesophagus’

English esophago-

Ancient Greek οἰσοφάγος ‘oesophagus’

English esophago-

Today it means

noun A reconstructive surgical procedure in which the two ends of a divided or resected esophagus are rejoined, restoring continuity of the esophageal passage so that food can again travel from the pharynx to the stomach.

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