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pharynx

[/ˈfærɪŋks/]
nounmasculinepl: pharynges or pharynxes
faringe
1. The muscular tube in vertebrates that extends from the base of the skull to the esophagus, serving as a passage for food and air
The pharynx is responsible for swallowing and breathing.
A faringe é responsável pela deglutição e respiração.
2. In anatomy, the throat region between the nasal cavity and the larynx
The doctor examined the patient's pharynx with a light.
O médico examinou a faringe do paciente com uma lanterna.
Synonyms
throatgullet

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
faringe
Standard medical and anatomical term
São Paulo
faringe
Standard usage in medical context
Portugal
faringe
Standard anatomical term, identical to Brazilian Portuguese

Related Idioms & Phrases

sore pharynx (faringe inflamada)
pharyngeal reflex (reflexo faríngeo)
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