Parapharyngeal space
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| Parapharyngeal space | |
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| Term | Parapharyngeal space |
| Short definition | paraneoplastic syndrome - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-NEE-oh-PLAS-tik SIN-drome) group of symptoms that can occur when substances released by some cancer cells disrupt the normal functioning of surrounding cells and tissues |
| Type | Cancer terms |
| Specialty | Oncology |
| Language | English |
| Source | NCI |
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parapharyngeal space - (pronounced) (PAYR-uh-fuh-RIN-jee-ul. . . ) A triangular area near the pharynx (pharynx), between the base of the skull and the hyoid bone (the bone under the tongue). The parapharyngeal space is located in the deep tissues of the neck and contains primarily fat, as well as blood vessels (including the carotid artery and jugular vein), nerves, lymph nodes, and parts of the salivary gland
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