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pharynx

/ˈfæɹɪŋks/

Meanings
noun
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.

Examples :

"The food, swallowed quickly, passed through the pharynx on its way to the stomach. "
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Related Words

Illustration alimentary

alimentary adjective

/ˈa.lɪ.mən.təɹ.i/

Of, or relating to food, nutrition or digestion.

"The doctor asked about my alimentary habits to understand my stomach problems. "

Illustration stomach

stomach noun

/ˈstʌmək/

An organ in animals that stores food in the process of digestion.

"My stomach rumbled loudly during lunch break; I was very hungry. "

Illustration quickly

quickly adverb

/ˈkwɪkli/

Rapidly; with speed; fast.

"The teacher explained the new math concept quickly. "

Illustration through

through noun

/θɹuː/ /θɹu/

A large slab of stone laid in a dry-stone wall from one side to the other; a perpend.

"The dry-stone wall used a large, flat through to support the top stones. "

Illustration passed

passed verb

/pɑːst/ /pæst/

To change place.

"The train passed through the tunnel. "

Illustration cavity

cavity noun

[ˈkʰævɪɾi]

A hole or hollow depression.

"The dentist found a small cavity in my tooth. "

Illustration swallowed

swallowed verb

/ˈswɒl.əʊd/ /ˈswɑl.oʊd/

To cause (food, drink etc.) to pass from the mouth into the stomach; to take into the stomach through the throat.

"The child quickly swallowed his medicine with a sip of water. "

Illustration canal

canal noun

/kəˈnɛl/ /kəˈnæl/

An artificial waterway or artificially improved river used for travel, shipping, or irrigation.

"The farmer used the canal to transport his crops to the market. "

Illustration respiratory

respiratory adjective

/ɹɪˈspɪɹət(ə)ɹi/ /ɹɪˈspaɪɹəˌtɔɹi/

Relating to respiration; breathing.

"The child's respiratory rate was unusually high after the intense physical activity. "

Illustration larynx

larynx noun

/ˈlæɹɪŋks/

An organ of the neck of mammals situated just below where the tract of the pharynx splits into the trachea and the oesophagus (or esophagus). It is involved in breath control and protection of the trachea, and, because it houses the vocal cords, sound production.

"The doctor examined the patient's larynx to determine the cause of their hoarseness. "

Illustration extends

extends verb

/ɛkˈstɛndz/

To increase in extent.

"The company extends its office hours until 7 PM to handle the increased customer demand. "

Illustration esophagus

esophagus noun

/ɪˈsɒfəɡəs/ /iˈsɒfəɡəs/

The tube that carries food from the pharynx to the stomach.

"The doctor examined the patient's esophagus to see if there were any problems with swallowing. "