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pharynx | pharyngealize |

As a noun pharynx

is (anatomy) the part of the alimentary canal that extends from the mouth and nasal cavities to the larynx, where it becomes continuous with the esophagus.

As a verb pharyngealize is

(linguistics) to constrict the pharynx while articulating another sound.

pharynx

English

(wikipedia pharynx)

Noun

(en-noun)
  • (anatomy) The part of the alimentary canal that extends from the mouth and nasal cavities to the larynx, where it becomes continuous with the esophagus.

    • Meronyms

    * nasopharynx * oropharynx * laryngopharynx

    Derived terms

    * pharyngeal * pharyngectomy * pharyngitis * pharyngological * pharyngologist * pharyngology * pharyngoscope * pharyngotomy

    See also

    * larynx

    External links

    * * English nouns with irregular plurals ----

    pharyngealize

    English

    Verb

    (pharyngealiz)
  • (linguistics) to constrict the pharynx while articulating another sound.

    • Related terms

    * pharyngealization