Pharynx
/fˈɛrɪŋks/
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Definition
(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.
Sentence Examples
Pharyngeal sounds are made in the pharynx.
What is the difference between the pharynx and larynx?
CEFR Practice Quiz
The ____ connects the nasal cavity and mouth to the larynx and esophagus at the back of the throat.