Definition of Pharyngeal recess

1. Noun. A small recess in the wall of the pharynx.

Group relationships: Pharynx, Throat
Generic synonyms: Corner, Niche, Recess, Recession

Medical Definition of Pharyngeal recess

1. A slitlike depression in the membranous (non-muscular) pharyngeal wall extending posterior to the opening of the auditory (eustachian) tube. Synonym: recessus pharyngeus, recessus infundibuliformis, Rosenmuller's fossa, Rosenmuller's recess. (05 Mar 2000)

Lexicographical Neighbors of Pharyngeal Recess

pharyngeal fornix
pharyngeal glands
pharyngeal grooves
pharyngeal hypophysis
pharyngeal isthmus
pharyngeal membranes
pharyngeal mucosa
pharyngeal muscles
pharyngeal opening of auditory tube
pharyngeal opening of eustachian tube
pharyngeal pituitary
pharyngeal plexus
pharyngeal pouch syndrome
pharyngeal raphe
pharyngeal recess (current term)
pharyngeal recess (current term)
pharyngeal reflex
pharyngeal reflex
pharyngeal ridge
pharyngeal space
pharyngeal tonsil
pharyngeal tonsil
pharyngeal tubercle
pharyngeal vein
pharyngeal veins
pharyngectomy
pharyngei
pharynges
pharynges
pharyngeus

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