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pharynx

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22
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22
Letters
7
Pronunciation
/ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/
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/ˈfa.ɹɪŋks/ · /ˈfɛɹ.ɪŋks/ · /ˈfæɹ.ɪŋks/

Definition of pharynx

2 senses · 1 part of speech · etymology included

noun

  1. The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.
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noun

  1. The part of the alimentary canal and respiratory tract that extends from the back of the mouth and nasal cavity to the larynx and esophagus.
  2. The part of the alimentary canal immediately behind the mouth in invertebrates that may be thickened and muscular, eversible and toothed, or adapted as a suctorial organ.

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Etymology

Etymology tree Ancient Greek φάρυγξ (phárunx)bor. New Latin pharynxbor. English pharynx Borrowing from New Latin pharynx, from Ancient Greek φᾰ́ρῠγξ (phắrŭnx, “throat”).

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