NASOPHARYNX

nasopharynx

(noun) cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx

Source: WordNet® 3.1


Etymology

Noun

nasopharynx (plural nasopharynxes or nasopharynges)

(anatomy) The nasal part of the pharynx, lying behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate.

Synonyms

• epipharynx, rhinopharynx

Holonyms

• pharynx

Source: Wiktionary



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