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Definitions for Pharynx
[1] the tube or cavity, with its surrounding membrane and muscles, that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus.
[2] the part of the alimentary canal between the mouth and the oesophagus Compare nasopharynx Related adjective: pharyngeal
Words related to Pharynx
esophagus, larynx, gullet, maw, passage, gorge, trachea, windpipe, thorax, fauces, throat, voice
Words nearby Pharynx
pharyngoscope, pharyngoscopy, pharyngospasm, pharyngostenosis, pharyngotomy, pharynx, phascogale, phase, phase angle, phase contrast microscope, phase diagram
Origin of Pharynx
1685–95; < New Latin < Greek phárynx throat, akin to pháranx gulf, chasm
Word origin for Pharynx
C17: via New Latin from Greek pharunx throat; related to Greek pharanx chasm
Synonyms for Pharynx
Adam's apple, esophagus, larynx, throat, vocal bands, vocal folds, vocal processes, voice, voice box