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pharynx

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I have read that a circuit is completed when the tongue enters the nasal pharynx.

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the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

Meaning at a glance

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noun

the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

Definitions

Core meanings and parts of speech for pharynx.

noun

the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

See also: throat

Example sentences

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I have read that a circuit is completed when the tongue enters the nasal pharynx.

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But at this point this kid's whole left pharynx is suspect and 5 years of infection starts one thinking about scary things.

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Larger particles are deposited in the nasal passages, pharynx, and upper regions of the lungs, while smaller particles are more likely to deposit in the lower, alveolar regions.

Frequently asked questions

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How do you use pharynx in a sentence?

I have read that a circuit is completed when the tongue enters the nasal pharynx.

What does pharynx mean?

the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone

What part of speech is pharynx?

pharynx is commonly used as noun.