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pharynx Definition


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pharynx
noun pharynxes, pharynges
    1. anatomy.
      In mammals: the part of the alimentary canal that links the mouth and nasal passages with the oesophagus and trachea.
    2. The throat.
Etymology: 17c: Greek, meaning ‘throat'.



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