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nasopharynx

/ˌnæsəˈfærɪŋks/ noun · British & US
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What does nasopharynx mean?

noun

The upper part of the pharynx, extending from the base of the skull to the level of the soft palate, and including the nasal cavity.

Example

"The nasopharynx is a critical area for the drainage of mucus from the nasal passages."

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