ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD OESOPHAGUS
Via New Latin from Greek oisophagos, from oisein, future infinitive of pherein to carry + -phagos, from phagein to eat.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «OESOPHAGUS»
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oesophagus in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
oesophagus and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
1
Applied Radiological Anatomy
Barium swallow: right anterior oblique view. from the upper oesophagus, to the
posterior first is where the pharynx joins the upper end mediastinal nodes, from
the mid portion of of the oesophagus; the second is where the the oesophagus, ...
Paul Butler, Adam W. M. Mitchell, Harold Ellis, 1999
2
Unabridged Dictionary of Sensations as If
the throat, and especially on empty swallowing a constrictive retching from the
oesophagus up to the larynx. Graphites (A) Oesophagus Contracted.— Painful
sensation in the oesophagus more in the lower portion, as if it were contracted.
3
Cunningham's textbook of anatomy
The antrum cardiacum is another name for the abdominal portion of the
oesophagus. It is funnel-shaped, and expands towards the stomach. Relation of
the Aorta to the (Esophagus.— The arch of the aorta, passing back to reach the
vertebral ...
Daniel John Cunningham, 1818
4
Pathological and Practical Observations on Diseases of the ...
Spasmodic condition of the pharynx and oesophagus — hydrophobia.
Dysphagia — mania. Poisoning by sulphuric acid. Poisoning by nitric acid.
Poisoning by nitric acid. Diseased cartilages of trachea — ulceration of
oesophagus. Ulceration ...
5
Encyclopedia of Imaging
There are several different anatomic variations of the Oesophageal atresia and
the insertion of an associated tracheo-oesophageal fistula. Tracheo-
oesophageal fistula is the abnormal connection between the trachea and the
oesophagus and ...
6
Atlas of Endomicroscopy
7.2 · Barrett's Oesophagus endomicroscopic images of squamous cell
oesophageal cancer correspond well with conventional histology, and clinical
decision-making can usually rely on the diagnosis made in vivo. However, in
cases where in ...
Ralf Kiesslich, Peter R. Galle, Markus F. Neurath, 2007
7
Homoeopathic Therapeutics
Sensation of constriction in oesophagus every time he swallows a mouthful of
food ; violent pressive pain, as if a portion of oesophagus were contracted or
compressed in middle of chest, especially during deglutition, but also when not ...
8
Essential General Surgical Operations
The oesophagus has no serous coat except on the anterior wall of the abdominal
segment. A considerable part of the oesophageal wall is composed of
longitudinal muscle. Longitudinally placed sutures thus have a tendency to cut
out.
R. M. Kirk, Marc C. Winslet, 2007
9
Histopathology Specimens: Clinical, Pathological and ...
Oesophagus 1. Anatomy The oesophagus is a tubular structure, approximately
25 cm long, extending from the laryngeal part of the pharynx at the level of the 6th
cervical vertebra, passing through the diaphragm at the level of the 10th thoracic
...
Derek C. Allen, R. Iain Cameron, 2004
10
Otorhinolaryngology, Head and Neck Surgery
5.3.1 Clinical Anatomy The oesophagus begins below the cricoid cartilage at the
level of the sixth cervical vertebra. Endoscopically, this is about 16–19 cm from
the upper incisor teeth. During its vertical descent, the cervical oesophagus shifts
...
Matti Anniko, Manuel Bernal-Sprekelsen, Victor Bonkowsky, 2010
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «OESOPHAGUS»
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oesophagus is used in the context of the following news items.
RST cancer hosp plans to upgrade facilities
Similarly, the elderly population is also falling prey to a variety of cancers like oral, intestinal, lung, oesophagus and prostrate. These patients ... «Times of India, Jul 15»
Robotic surgery is not completely safe
... used in gynaecology and urology. Their use is less in complex surgeries like cardiothoracic surgery that involves lungs, heart or oesophagus. «NH Voice, Jul 15»
Assessing and managing coeliac disease
... secondly the substrate required for the test is based on monkey oesophagus and has limited availability; and finally it may be less sensitive ... «Nursing in Practice, Jul 15»
'All in for Ann' gathers momentum in Orchard county
Ryan underwent surgery to have a massive tumour removed from his oesophagus. The good news for Ryan, his father and sisters was that the ... «the Irish News, Jul 15»
Morning sickness symptoms when you're not pregnant explained
Another common cause is reflux, caused when the mechanism between the oesophagus and stomach is not working efficiently, allowing acid ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
We got our own little miracle at Lourdes
Teacher Sue, 66, from Waterloo, said Paul had suffered from cancer of the oesophagus: “He wasn't expected to live for more than about five ... «Liverpool Echo, Jul 15»
The little boy who can't dine set to meet his idol Optimus Prime
... required surgeries just two weeks after he was born, including a procedure to remove an artery that was wrapped around his oesophagus. «Stuff.co.nz, Jul 15»
Northcote resident spreads the Cancer Council's message to 'drink …
Long-term alcohol consumption was also linked to oesophagus, bowel, liver and breast cancer. The campaign urges those who drink to limit it ... «Herald Sun, Jul 15»
The movie cup that could burn your insides out
When a lithium button battery gets stuck in a throat, the saliva triggers a chemical reaction that can burn the oesophagus in as little as two hours ... «The Daily Telegraph, Jul 15»
Three-year-old 'in and out of hospital since birth' enjoys dream …
Riley McKee was born with severe gastro-oesophageal reflux disease – a condition where stomach acid leaks into the oesophagus – and also ... «The Bolton News, Jul 15»
