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Pharyngeal vs Ultimobranchial - What's the difference?

pharyngeal | ultimobranchial |

As adjectives the difference between pharyngeal and ultimobranchial

is that pharyngeal is of or pertaining to the pharynx while ultimobranchial is (anatomy) designating the fifth (last) pharyngeal pouch of the embryo.

As a noun pharyngeal

is (phonetics) a sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

pharyngeal

English

Adjective

(-)
  • Of or pertaining to the pharynx.
  • (phonetics) Articulated with the pharynx, a term usually describing a consonant which is articulated by the rear area of the tongue being raised to below the region between the uvula and the pharyngeal wall. The term cannot apply to a plosive or stop consonant.

    • Synonyms

    * pharyngal

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • (phonetics) A sound that is articulated with the pharynx.

    • ultimobranchial

    English

    Adjective

    (-)
  • (anatomy) Designating the fifth (last) pharyngeal pouch of the embryo