Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
estômago
noun
/ɛsˈtɒməɡoʊ/
Definition
The organ in the digestive system that breaks down food.
Examples
- The estômago produces acids to help digest the food we eat.
- When we eat, the estômago expands to hold the food.
- A healthy estômago is essential for proper digestion.
Meaning
The stomach is a muscular sac located between the esophagus and the small intestine, responsible for the digestion of food.
Synonyms
- tummy
- belly
- abdomen