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pharyngeal

/ˈfærɪndʒiəl/ adjective · British & US
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What does pharyngeal mean?

adjective

Relating to the pharynx, or the act of swallowing. In phonetics, relating to sounds made by the pharynx.

Example

"The pharyngeal muscles contract to help swallow food."

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