Pharyngeal

/fəˈrɪndʒiəl/
adjective

Related to the part of the throat which is behind the mouth.

The doctor diagnosed her with a pharyngeal infection.
Visual representation of "pharyngeal" - Related to the part of the throat which is behind the mouth

Often appears as...

  • pharyngeal infection
  • pharyngeal swab

Usage tips

Formal

Technical,Academic

adjective

Relating to a category of sounds produced in the part of the throat behind the mouth.

In some languages, such as Arabic, there are several types of 'pharyngeal' consonants.
Visual representation of "pharyngeal" - Relating to a category of sounds produced in the part of the throat behind the mouth.

Often appears as...

  • pharyngeal consonants
  • pharyngeal sounds

Usage tips

Formal

Technical,Academic

adjective

Related to the part of the throat which is behind the mouth.

The doctor diagnosed her with a pharyngeal infection.
Visual representation of "pharyngeal" - Related to the part of the throat which is behind the mouth

Often appears as...

  • pharyngeal infection
  • pharyngeal swab

Usage tips

Formal

Technical,Academic

adjective

Relating to a category of sounds produced in the part of the throat behind the mouth.

In some languages, such as Arabic, there are several types of 'pharyngeal' consonants.
Visual representation of "pharyngeal" - Relating to a category of sounds produced in the part of the throat behind the mouth.

Often appears as...

  • pharyngeal consonants
  • pharyngeal sounds

Usage tips

Formal

Technical,Academic

Definition 1 of 2
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Medical Condition

Used when discussing health issues related to the throat area.

Illustration for Medical Condition
She underwent treatment for a pharyngeal disorder.
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Clinical Procedure

Commonly occurs in medical settings, referring to procedures examining the throat.

Illustration for Clinical Procedure
The nurse performed a pharyngeal swab to test for strep throat.
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Anatomy Specific

Indicates a specific location within the throat, helpful in precise medical contexts.

Illustration for Anatomy Specific
The tumor was located in the pharyngeal region.
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Medical Condition

Used when discussing health issues related to the throat area.

Illustration for Medical Condition
She underwent treatment for a pharyngeal disorder.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Clinical Procedure

Commonly occurs in medical settings, referring to procedures examining the throat.

Illustration for Clinical Procedure
The nurse performed a pharyngeal swab to test for strep throat.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Anatomy Specific

Indicates a specific location within the throat, helpful in precise medical contexts.

Illustration for Anatomy Specific
The tumor was located in the pharyngeal region.
LampPro Tip 1/3

Medical Condition

Used when discussing health issues related to the throat area.

Illustration for Medical Condition
She underwent treatment for a pharyngeal disorder.
LampPro Tip 2/3

Clinical Procedure

Commonly occurs in medical settings, referring to procedures examining the throat.

Illustration for Clinical Procedure
The nurse performed a pharyngeal swab to test for strep throat.
LampPro Tip 3/3

Anatomy Specific

Indicates a specific location within the throat, helpful in precise medical contexts.

Illustration for Anatomy Specific
The tumor was located in the pharyngeal region.
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So to hold their food and eat it too, an even deeper gill arch evolved into a secondary set of jaws. Unlike oral jaws connected by a bone joint, these pharyngeal jaws were suspended in muscle,

Video examples

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So to hold their food and eat it too, an even deeper gill arch evolved into a secondary set of jaws. Unlike oral jaws connected by a bone joint, these pharyngeal jaws were suspended in muscle,

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