Nasopharyngeal
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Nasopharyngeal
Nasopharyngeal (pronunciation: /ˌneɪzoʊfəˈrɪndʒiəl/) refers to the part of the pharynx that lies above the soft palate at the back of the nose and connects the nose to the mouth, allowing for the passage of air and food.
Etymology
The term "nasopharyngeal" is derived from the Latin nasus meaning "nose" and the Greek pharynx meaning "throat".
Related Terms
- Pharynx: The part of the throat behind the mouth and nasal cavity, and above the esophagus and larynx.
- Nasal cavity: The large, air-filled space above and behind the nose in the middle of the face.
- Soft palate: The soft part at the back of the roof of the mouth, marking the boundary between the mouth and the pharynx.
- Esophagus: The tube that connects the throat with the stomach.
- Larynx: The hollow muscular organ forming an air passage to the lungs and holding the vocal cords.
See Also
- Nasopharyngitis: Inflammation of the nasopharynx, often referred to as the common cold.
- Nasopharyngeal carcinoma: A type of cancer that occurs in the nasopharynx.
External links
- Medical encyclopedia article on Nasopharyngeal
- Wikipedia's article - Nasopharyngeal
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