pharynx
[far-ingks]
noun, plural pha·ryn·ges [fuh-rin-jeez] /fəˈrɪn dʒiz/, phar·ynx·es. Anatomy.
the tube or cavity, with its surrounding membrane and muscles, that connects the mouth and nasal passages with the esophagus.
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Origin of pharynx
1685–95; < New Latin < Greek phárynx throat, akin to pháranx gulf, chasm
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Historical Examples of pharynx
Yet this wonderful appliance had neither tongue nor teeth, larynx nor pharynx.
Heroes of the TelegraphJ. Munro
It is just cephalad to the anterior end of the pharynx and to the hypophysis.
Development of the Digestive Canal of the American AlligatorAlbert M. Reese
Thus the opening from the larynx into the pharynx is closed.
The Psychology of SingingDavid C. Taylor
No foreign body was palpable with the finger in the pharynx.
Surgical Experiences in South Africa, 1899-1900George Henry Makins
Just back of the pharynx is the esophagus which leads to the beginning of the stomach.
Insects and DiseasesRennie W. Doane
pharynx
noun plural pharynges (fæˈrɪndʒiːz) or pharynxes
Word Origin for pharynx
C17: via New Latin from Greek pharunx throat; related to Greek pharanx chasm
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pharynx
[făr′ĭngks]
n. pl. phar•ynx•es
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pharynx
[făr′ĭngks]
Plural pharynges (fə-rĭn′jēz) pharynxes
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