Pharynx

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(Anat.) The part of the alimentary canal between the cavity of the mouth and the esophagus. It has one or two external openings through the nose in the higher vertebrates, and lateral branchial openings in fishes and some amphibias.

Noun

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pharynx - the passage to the stomach and lungs; in the front part of the neck below the chin and above the collarbone Synonyms: throat

Pronunciation: (FAR-ingks)

The space behind the mouth. Serves as a passage for food from the mouth to the esophagus and for air from the nose and mouth to the larynx.

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