n. [ Gr. o'isofa`gos the esophagus + te`mnein to cut. ] (Surg.) The operation of making an incision into the esophagus, for the purpose of removing any foreign substance that obstructs the passage. [ Written also œsophagotomy. ] [ 1913 Webster ]
n. [ NL., fr. Gr. o'isofa`gos; root of o'i`sw which is used as future of fe`rein to bear, carry (cf. Skr. vī to go, drive) + fagei^n to eat. ] (Anat.) That part of the alimentary canal between the pharynx and the stomach; the gullet. See Illust. of Digestive apparatus, under Digestive. [ Written also œsophagus. ]