Medical Definition of Passavant's cushion

1. A prominence on the posterior wall of the naso-pharynx formed by contraction of the superior constrictor of the pharynx during swallowing. Synonym: Passavant's bar, Passavant's pad, Passavant's ridge. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Passavant's Cushion

passages
passageway
passageways
passagework
passageworks
passaging
passalong
passalongs
Passalurus ambiguus
Passamaquody
passant
passant(ip)
passata
passatas
Passavant's bar
Passavant's cushion
Passavant's pad
Passavant's ridge
passband
passbands
passbook
passbooks
passbook savings account
passe
passe-partout
passed
passed ball
passee
passel
passels

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