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Vocabulary Entry
pharyngeal
|adjective • noun
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A
adjective
Relating to the pharynx, which is the part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity.
Example Sentences
"The doctor examined the pharyngeal tissues for signs of infection."
"Pharyngeal muscles play a crucial role in swallowing."
"She had a pharyngeal reflex that was triggered by the throat examination."
N
noun
A term used in anatomy to refer to the pharynx itself.
Example Sentences
"The pharyngeal is an important passage for both air and food."
"Infections can sometimes spread from the nose to the pharyngeal."
"The pharyngeal can be divided into several sections, including the nasopharynx."