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nasopharynx
(naso|phar¦ynx)
Pronunciation:
/ˌneɪzəʊˈfarɪŋks/
noun
Anatomy
the upper part of the pharynx, connecting with the nasal cavity above the soft palate.
Derivatives
nasopharyngeal
adjective
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