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Definition of Nasopharynx
1. Noun. Cavity forming the upper part of the pharynx.
Generic synonyms: Bodily Cavity, Cavity, Cavum
Terms within: Faucial Tonsil, Palatine Tonsil, Tonsil, Tonsilla
Group relationships: Pharynx, Throat
Derivative terms: Nasopharyngeal
Terms within: Faucial Tonsil, Palatine Tonsil, Tonsil, Tonsilla
Group relationships: Pharynx, Throat
Derivative terms: Nasopharyngeal
Definition of Nasopharynx
1. Noun. (anatomy) The nasal part of the pharynx, lying behind the nose and above the level of the soft palate. ¹
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Definition of Nasopharynx
1. [n -YNXES or -YNGES]
Medical Definition of Nasopharynx
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