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nasopharyngeal

/ˌneɪ.zəʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

/ˌneɪ.soʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

nasopharyngealadjective

more nasopharyngeal

Comp.

most nasopharyngeal

Super.

/ˌneɪ.zəʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

/ˌneɪ.soʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

Translations

The nasopharyngeal swab is used for testing.

Носоглоточный мазок используется для тестирования.

Definitions

Relating to the nasopharynx, which is the upper part of the throat behind the nose.

The doctor examined the nasopharyngeal area to check for any signs of infection.

Synonyms

nasopharyngealnoun

nasopharyngeals

/ˌneɪ.zəʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

/ˌneɪ.zoʊ.fəˈrɪn.dʒi.əl/

Used in medical contexts as a shorthand for "nasopharyngeal airway".

Definitions

A nasopharyngeal airway: a flexible tube inserted through the nose to maintain or secure an open airway.

The paramedic quickly inserted a nasopharyngeal to keep the patient breathing.